Plan aheadCFL releases schedule of 2026 line closures

The Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) released its planned construction timetable for 2026 on Monday morning.

The schedule accounts for ongoing infrastructure projects, following a year in which work occurred on 254 out of 365 days. This year’s works, which include laying nearly 30 kilometres of new track, will be concentrated primarily during school holidays and on weekends. During all service interruptions, the CFL will provide replacement bus services to ensure passengers can reach their destinations.

A key completion target for 2026 is the southern Luxembourg City transport hub. Once finished, the section between the Howald junction and Luxembourg City station will offer four tracks instead of two for passengers travelling towards Esch-sur-Alzette and Thionville.

Major preparations are also scheduled for Bettembourg station over the summer to connect the new Luxembourg City-Bettembourg line, a project designed to relieve congestion on that part of the network.

In Ettelbruck, where significant progress has already been made, work in 2026 will focus on completing platforms II and III as well as the pedestrian underpass.

Overview of line closures during holidays

Carnival holidays (14–22 February):

• No trains between Luxembourg City and Arlon.
• No trains between Luxembourg City and Bettembourg (TGV services are excluded and will run).

Easter holidays (28 March–12 April):

• No trains between Luxembourg City and Arlon.
• No trains between Luxembourg City and Ettelbruck/Diekirch.
• No trains between Bettembourg and Esch-sur-Alzette.
• No trains between Esch-sur-Alzette and Audun-le-Tiche.
• No trains between Rumelange and Noertzange.

Pentecost holidays (23–31 May):

• No trains between Luxembourg City and Arlon.
• No trains between Luxembourg City and Ettelbruck/Diekirch.
• No trains between Luxembourg City and Bettembourg.

Summer holidays:

• 16–31 July & 15–30 August: No trains between Bettembourg and Volmerange-les-Mines.
• 16 July–14 August: No trains between Luxembourg City and Bettembourg.
• 16 July–28 August: No trains between Luxembourg City and Thionville.
• 15–23 August: No trains between Luxembourg City and Esch-sur-Alzette, nor between Rumelange and Noertzange.
• 24 August–13 September: No trains between Ettelbruck and Troisvierges/Gouvy, nor between Kautenbach and Wiltz.
• Works are also planned on the Luxembourg City – Wasserbillig – Trier line.

All Saints’ holidays (31 October–8 November):

• No trains between Luxembourg City and Strassen.
• No trains between Luxembourg City and Athus/Longwy.
• No trains between Luxembourg City and Ettelbruck/Diekirch.