Parking at the new Diekirch train station car park is currently free, the municipality has announced. Details on future pricing will be provided at a later date, states the municipality.
Construction of the nine-storey structure began two years ago on a 51-acre site formerly used by the National Railroad Company (CFL) and the nature and forestry agency (ANF). Due to the area’s susceptibility to flooding, developers opted for an open design. A 14.5-metre-high retention tank capable of holding 61,000 litres of rainwater was also installed to help manage excess water.
The car park offers a total of 649 spaces, though 150 are reserved for CFL and ANF staff, who lost their original parking areas due to the new construction.
E-mobility was also a priority in the design: 60 electric charging stations have been installed, and the roof is equipped with solar panels. To soften the appearance of the large concrete structure near the station, plans are underway to add green spaces where hops, clematis, and grapevines can grow.
The new car park is part of the municipality’s broader traffic strategy, which aims to reduce car use within Diekirch itself. By centralising parking at the station, the goal is to encourage more people to reach the city on foot.
The final step was finding a name for the newly reopened car park. In May, the municipality launched a social media call for public suggestions, with submissions accepted until 6 June 2025. Deputy mayors and local council members will now review the proposals, with the chosen name to be unveiled during the official inauguration in September.
