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// 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…

Track Nr 10

// 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….

construction works/projects

// 23 May 2017

The CFL construction works on Pentecost and June 2017

To ensure the maintenance, modernization and expansion of the rail network and to meet the highest customer requirements, CFL regularly carries out works on the railway infrastructure. These measures require the closure of certain sections of the different tracks in order to minimize the inconvenience for customers, residents and other stakeholders and to ensure that…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…