Over 1.000 passenger and freight trains run over the rails of the national railway network every day. In order to assure that the wheels of the locomotives and wagons can keep on spinning, the rails have to be regularly serviced or replaced. Beside the rails, numerous other elements contribute to the fact that the rolling…
MoreTo ensure the well-being of over 20 million train passengers a year, the cleanliness of the rolling stock is essential. For this purpose, it is thoroughly cleaned on average every 3 weeks in the CFL floor washing system. The principle of cleaning is similar to that of a regular car wash – but with much…
MoreTo guarantee the safety and comfort of their customers, CFL regularly carry out maintenance and repair work on their rolling stock. After 20 years of loyal service, the electric railcars of the 2000 series, commonly referred to as Z2s, undergo a major overhaul, the “operation caisse”. Given the average lifetime of approximately 40 years, this…
MoreNumerous customers of Line 90 (Lorraine line) and 60 (Luxembourg – Esch / Alzette – Rodange) were affected from 10 to 18 February by the closure of the section Luxembourg – Bettembourg. But which works have actually been done last week and why? In short In addition to modernization work that is currently being carried…
MoreThe Main Sub-Station (CSS) is a nerve centre of the rail network in Luxembourg. This is where the experts from CFL manage the energy supply for the country’s entire rail network. It is from this site, permanently staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, that the CSS officers monitor…
MoreTravelling at your fingertips with the CFL mobile App. With the CFL mobile app, you have the perfect digital partner to plan your public transport travels in Luxembourg and beyond. With its extremely easy handling and its userfriendliness, the app is tailor-made for your daily mobility needs. Several functions – at your fingertips! Travel planning…
MoreEverything (and everyone) under one roof The new Atelier Central has one large and distinct advantage: For the first time since the company was founded, it is now possible to maintain the entire spectrum of CFL rolling stock under one roof. Approximately 15,000 square metres of space and 1,250 track metres (indoor and outdoor) are…
MoreVisitors to Düsseldorf are spoilt for choice: This cosmopolitan city invites you to enjoy a wide range of shopping amenities, museums, theatres, architecture, art galleries and countless other opportunities to customise your stay. As of 10 December you can travel comfortably on the new CFL direct service from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf on the KISS train…
MoreOn 16 December 2017 the club 5519 invited railway enthusiasts and nostalgic friends on a journey into the past. On board the lovingly restored locomotive with the number 5519, the passengers went to the Saarbrücken Christmas market. An experience that, like anyone who has ever had the pleasure of traveling with such a vehicle, seeks…
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