Thanks to the photos from the collection of André Weis, we can offer you a unique look into the past of the “Atelier Bonnevoie”. After more than 60 years in operation, the building will be demolished to make way for the expansion of Luxembourg Central Station. A fifth and sixth platform will then help the…
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To create space for the expansion of the railway infrastructure at Luxembourg Central Station, the old CFL workshop, the “Atelier Bonnevoie”, will have to be demolished. A fifth and sixth platform will then help it to cope better with the high volume of rail traffic, including from the south, at the station, which is the…
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Since the last video in October 2016, constructions on-site have evolved a lot. Works on the lower and upper station were continued, the rails that will carry the four cabins of the funicular have been put into final position and are ready for use. In addition, the escalators connecting the train platforms of the future…
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From December 2017, Luxembourg will boast a new attraction: With the completion of the work on the innovative funicular railway, which will connect the Pfaffenthal and Kirchberg districts, a new profession will also be created, namely that of the funicular railway operator. We talked to Marc Wengler, General Director of CFL. So how do you…
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After one and a half years of construction, on March 2nd 2017, the new electric railcars manufactured by Stadler arrived at their final destination, CFL’s central workshop. The two KISS are among the first of a total of 11 electric railcars ordered by the CFL Group. With a unit price of 8.9 million euros each,…
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«Wëssens Atelier» and CFL make children’s eyes sparkle with joy For some time, the “Wëssens-Atelier” association has set itself the task of inspiring 10 to 12-year-olds for technology. To enable young people to get involved with technical professions early on, the association is always looking for suitable partners. Technology: an important supporting pillar of modern…
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Since the beginning of the construction works on 4 May 2015, the evolution of the construction of the future Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station and its funicular can be observed with the naked eye. The works are moving forward that quickly that the double-track rail traffic between Luxembourg and Dommeldange can be resumed no later than July 2nd…
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Through the construction works of the new Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg stop and the new funicular under the “Red bridge”, CFL joins the ranks of those who are currently writing a new chapter in Luxembourg’s public transport sector. In order to complete this mammoth project, which will combine bus, tram and rail from December 2017 on, CFL has…
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At first sight it seems rather obvious that the power supply of the rolling stock goes far beyond a single wire. But which elements are the catenary infrastructures composed of? These illustrations will provide answers to this question.#simplyexplained
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