construction works/projects // 9 February 2021
Working for you: The CFL engineering works in 2021

Your mobility partner For the past 75 years, CFL has been an indispensable partner for mobility in the Grand-Duchy. We are constantly on the move, doing everything to support you in your private and business life. With the aim of providing you with services tailored to your needs, we are continuing to develop and to…

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CFL Group // 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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CFL Group // 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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Safety // 3 November 2020
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) Adaptations of the traffic plan are applied on neighbouring rail networks. Traffic plan and measures: Stay up to date with the latest information! Whenever possible, it is recommended to postpone train or bus…

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CFL Group // 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…

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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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CFL Group // 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…

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CFL Group // 8 July 2020
Flexi(bility) thanks to carsharing

By providing a transport service complementary to trains and buses, since its launch in 2018, the CFL Group’s carsharing service Flex, is a significant part of the Grand Duchy’s mobility offer. It meets the desire for flexibility of more than 3.000 customers. There is something for everyone, including young student drivers. The Flex carsharing offer…

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Simply explained // 24 June 2020
Travelling at your fingertips with the CFL apps

The CFL have worked on the development of two apps that can be used as travel planning assistants from A to Z for any mobile device to adapt to the changing mobility needs of passengers and provide comprehensive and convenient customer information. Travelling through Europe at your fingertips – CFL International With the new CFL…

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Safety // 11 June 2020
12th International Level Crossing Awareness Day

Since 2009, the railway community, in collaboration with a growing number of road sector organisations, has been organising an International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD – www.ilcad.org) in more than 42 countries around the world under the slogan : « Act safely at level crossings ». As in previous years, the CFL, together with the…

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construction works/projects
// 28 June 2017

New business districts will be easily accessible

Since the timetable change which occured on 10 December 2017, journeys to Howald, Ban de Gasperich and Cloche d’Or have be eased for a lot of customers. After the commissioning of the first part of the intemodal change platform Howald, works will be continued in order to prepare its final implementation in 2021. Just like the Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg…

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// 13 June 2017

Helicopter assignments to secure rocky cuttings

Of the 600 km of railway lines on the Luxembourg network, many sections run alongside rocky cuttings, particularly in the north of the country. To reduce the risks related to the structure and the potential instability of these rocky masses to the strict minimum, stabilisation and strengthening measures are regularly performed along the sections concerned….

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Photo reportage
// 19 May 2017

The romance of the railways: Historic images of the “Atelier Bonnevoie”

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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construction works/projects
// 17 May 2017

Once upon a time : CFL’s old workshop

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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construction works/projects
// 19 April 2017

Video: the Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station and the funicular take shape

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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construction works/projects
// 14 April 2017

Funicular operator: a new profession

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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Photo reportage
// 13 April 2017

The new KISS arrived!

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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Photo reportage
// 5 April 2017

Wëssens-Atelier: CFL make children’s eyes sparkle with joy

«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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construction works/projects
// 24 January 2017

The progress of the works on the construction site of Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station

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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construction works/projects
// 21 November 2016

Video: construction works Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station

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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