Since our last visit to the construction site at the Howald multimodal hub, it is hardly recognizable. Where a few months ago there was bare earth stripped of tracks, today a brand new second platform already stands. Reminder: With a second platform, the train traffic of the lines Luxembourg – Esch/Alzette – Rodange and Luxembourg…

CFL, CGDIS and CHDN in a large-scale training exercise in Ettelbrück It’s a scenario you don’t want to experience – but one that you can’t ignore: a train accident with several casualties that requires a joint and coordinated response from several players. On Saturday 15 March 2025, the Corps Grand-Ducal d’Incendie et de Secours (CGDIS),…

If you’re travelling to France, the Netherlands or Germany, taking the train is a good idea. But why? Simple: the train allows you to relax and enjoy the scenery throughout the journey, before arriving at your destination refreshed and rested. Want to get away from it all without having to spend hours in traffic jams?…

The bridge over the Luxembourg – Esch/Alzette – Rodange railway line at Oberkorn is being replaced by the Administration des ponts et chaussées, in close collaboration with the CFL. Preparations for the replacement of the ‘Schwaarzbreck’ at Oberkorn began last autumn during a rail traffic closure during the All Saints’ Day holiday in 2024. Part…

The CFL’s new electric buses are due to come into service at the beginning of 2025 Dinis De Oliveira, project manager, starts the engine, releases the brakes, his right foot taps the accelerator, then the Mercedes eCitaro bus starts moving: It merges into the traffic almost silently. Passengers on CFL buses will have to say…

Shortly before three o’clock in the afternoon, at 2.53 pm to be precise, the doors of the Coradia close with the characteristic warning signal. Just a few seconds later, the brand-new CFL railcar, one of seven that have been in service since September 2024, is on its way. However, it is not travelling quietly from…

After transporting customers for more than thirty years, 20 CFL Z2 railcars are preparing to set off for Romania to operate there. Here’s a look back at the preparations for this departure, which highlight the expertise and intrapreneurial spirit of CFL’s staff. A characteristic atmosphere. Familiar sounds. And a natural setting that could be appreciated…

In 2025, the CFL will continue to work for your mobility of tomorrow. The aim this year is once again to make the railway fit for the future. This comes as no surprise, as the number of train passengers has more than doubled in just under 20 years. Rail is therefore more than ever the…

Since 13 January 2025, the CFL are offering their customers a new approach to travel information. This large-scale project, which is being carried out across a range of channels, is contributing to the continuous improvement in service and inclusive mobility that the CFL are aiming for. Developing rail information into passenger information in response to…