Blog CFL – Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois

// 2 July 2021

How do level crossings work?

First of all, some rules at level crossings that save lives! Stop immediately or stop your vehicle immediately as soon as the red lights and/or the bell signal the closing of the barriers and announce a train. In the event of a traffic jam, you must stop in front of the open barriers until the…

Safety

// 29 June 2021

The measures that CFL are taking to prevent COVID-19

Passengers are obliged to wear a protective mask, such as medical masks, handmade masks, bandanas (“buff”) or scarves. (Communication from the Luxembourg Governement, 16th April 2020) Whenever possible, it is recommended to postpone train or bus journeys outside peak hours, i.e. during morning and evening rush hours. For all information on train timetables, the CFL invites passengers to…

Simply explained

// 1 June 2021

How the CFL makes its trains shine

To ensure the daily well-being of tens of thousands of passengers throughout the rail network, the CFL ensures that their rolling stock is clean. Whether Kiss, TER2N, Dosto or Z2, trains and railcars are regularly cleaned inside and out. Specialist staff take care of the cleanliness of the trains on a daily basis to accommodate…

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// 26 May 2021

Predictive maintenance: it’s not magic but innovative technology

Switches are to the railway as bread is to the bakery. A total of 1200 switches are installed on the Luxembourg railway network and fulfil their important function every day, which is to divert trains from one track to another. Switches play an essential role in regulating the operation of trains. Non-functioning points quickly cause…

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// 19 May 2021

Connected with free Wi-Fi at train stations and train stops in Luxembourg

You’ve most likely seen this symbol before – a small dot with three curved lines going upwards. Sometimes it even carries the symbol’s name on it. The Wi-Fi symbol – this means you can take out your compatible device and connect it to the internet via the available hotspot in your proximity. Some of you…

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// 2 December 2020

IN THE DRIVER’S CAB OF A KISS STADLER

The expansion of rolling stock capacity is necessary due to the extraordinary growth in the number of passengers on CFL trains. In less than 20 years, the number of train passengers has increased by 85%, from 13.5 million in 2003 to more than 25 million in 2019. The aim of CFL trains is to offer…

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// 11 November 2020

The CFL’s winter preparations

In anticipation of winter and the resulting meteorological changes, the CFL are taking several measures regarding their trains and infrastructure. Passenger and freight trains ready for the cold weather The preparation of CFL trains for winter is not much different from that of a car. When the low temperatures drop below, the heating plays a…

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// 30 September 2020

CFL Hybrid Bus: On the road to 100% electro mobility

As the backbone of the Grand Duchy’s public transport network and provider of a form of sustainable mobility for all, both Luxembourg employees and commuters from neighbouring countries, the CFL Group is committed to the responsible use of limited natural resources, with the aim of minimising its ecological footprint. At the same time, since the…

Infrastructure manager

// 16 September 2020

Measures and accessibility for people with reduced mobility (PRM) on the national rail network

In line with their corporate strategy focused on the well-being and satisfaction of their customers, the CFL are committed to ensuring that their services remain available to all. Therefore, in the spirit of the “Design for all” concept which, as its name suggests, promotes “multimodality for all” through several station and stop construction projects, taking…

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// 22 July 2020

The effects of the heat and how the CFL prepare for it

It is important for travelers to reach their destination in comfort, at any time and no matter the weather. Goods transported by rail must also arrive on time. Whether passenger trains or freight trains, the CFL staff constantly ensures the smooth operation of its rolling stock. In anticipation of the summer and to prepare for…