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// 23 January 2019

CFL apprenticeships: learning by doing

Given the uniqueness of some jobs and the variety of activities at the CFL, regular on-site practical training in addition to the classroom work environment is indispensable to develop your talents. Through various training courses, the CFL enables you to familiarise yourself with the company and its internal processes and introduces you, accompanied by enthusiastic…

Simply explained

// 11 December 2018

Call Center and Information Service: here for you!

The CFL have several services that make it possible to provide immediate answers and personalised assistance to customers. The Call Center and Information Service are reachable by telephone (+352) 2489 2489. The Information Service is available 7 days a week, from Monday to Saturday, 6 am to 9.30 pm. Sundays and public holidays from 8…

Photo reportage

// 14 November 2018

Train maintenance

Just like your car, trains need regular servicing as well. To ensure the reliability of rolling stock and contribute to the punctuality of traffic on the Luxembourg and cross-border rail network, the CFL has a maintenance center, located in Bonnevoie with state-of-the-art facilities. The maintenance center covers an area of about 15,000 m2, including 1,110…

Good plan

// 6 November 2018

Illustrations of dreams

This year, the „Excursions scolaires 2018“ brochure has been illustrated by students of the Lycée des Arts et Métiers. Discover the artworks of the talented students in this gallery. Thank you so much for participating in this project.

Non classé

// 31 October 2018

Power supply changes on line 50

The CFL took advantage of the summer holidays to do works on the Luxembourg rail network. From mid-July until September 16, line 50 was closed from Luxembourg to Arlon. On average 150 trains circulate on the this line per day. The main focus, for the nine weeks of works, has been the power supply to…

Simply explained

// 17 October 2018

The safety line

Yellow or white, it appears most of the time in its podotactile form (tactile under feet), which means its relief allows visually impaired pedestrians to find their way around. This week, we highlight it on this blog to answer the following question: What is behind the safety line (white, yellow, podotactile), on the platforms in…

CFL Group

// 2 October 2018

Buses, a part of the CFL well worth discovering

Although most people think of trains when it comes to the CFL, buses are also an integral part of the Luxembourg National Railway Company’s history. In 1952, the CFL bus service was created, consisting of 6 vehicles. Gradually, the CFL bus service gained importance and in 1965, the fleet of CFL buses rose to 45…

Photo reportage

// 19 September 2018

Barrier-free travel – the European concept “Design for all”

As part of the European Mobility Week, which takes place every year from 16th to 22nd September, the CFL, the City of Luxembourg, Luxtram, Adapth, Info-Handicap, Blanneverenegung and Verkéiersverbond organized the event “Multimodality for All” on 19th September. In this context, a “train-funicular-tram-bus” route was organized with travelers with reduced mobility and visually impaired people…

Non classé

// 11 September 2018

Works on line 10 – Have a look!

Maintenance and modernization works of line 10 were undertaken for 3 weeks now. The works concerned the section Ettelbruck – Diekirch, but also Dommeldange, Lorentzweiler and, last but not least, Mersch. But as you know, a picture is worth a thousand words, so please have a look at this overview of the various constructions sites…

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// 4 September 2018

railway closure – behind the scenes

The closure of a section or even a railway line can occur for plenty of unexpected reasons. First it makes us think of an equipment breakdown or any other external reason. Most of the time, nevertheless, a railway closure is planned. Such as for works, for example, a closure implies a flawless organization, especially in…