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// 30 April 2018

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…

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Non classé
// 28 March 2018
After the catenary has been grounded in the cleaning hall, the washing process starts at the push of a button. For cleaning, a pH-neutral wash foam is sprayed onto the rolling stock.

To 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…

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Photo reportage
// 5 March 2018
In order to counteract the paint bleached out after 20 years of sun exposure, the employees of the central workshop completely foil the boxes of the electric railcar. Compared to the paint-based procedure, this method has some key advantages, such as: the speed, easier handling or the fact that the foiling can be carried out in parallel to the other upcoming maintenance works.

To 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…

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engineering works/projects
// 20 February 2018
South view of the future flying-junction over which the new line will cross, in several meters height, the course of the existing track.

Numerous 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…

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Innovation
// 28 January 2018

Travelling 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…

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Photo reportage
// 4 January 2018
The maintenance of CFL’s power bundle with more than 7,000 bhp is also completed inside the new workshop : a 4000 series locomotive of Bombardier.

Everything (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…

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Good ideas
// 21 December 2017
At a height of 240.50 metres Düsseldorf’s television tower is the tallest building in the city and one of its most well known landmarks. Approximately 300,000 people visit the tower every year to enjoy the splendid view.

Visitors 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…

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Photo reportage
// 21 December 2017
After a short stop in Wasserbillig, the journey is pursued, full steam ahead, to Saarbrücken.

On 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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