The glossary to understand and take action

Railways Administration (ACF)

The ACF operates within the scope of railway safety and regulation in Luxembourg, in accordance with its remit. Companies in the sector must distinguish these obligations from those of an ordinary transport user.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

Railway operations, vehicles and safety functions are subject to specialised frameworks. Commercial registration does not establish compliance with these requirements.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

Describe your role in the railway activity and identify the corresponding authorisations, certificates or inspections in official resources. Responsibilities among operators, managers and service providers must be specified. The project must incorporate monitoring of technical and organisational conditions during operations.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

A service provider prepares a railway activity and checks the requirements linked to its functions before entering into operational contracts.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Qualifier le rôle ferroviaire
  • Identifier les exigences sectorielles
  • Organiser le suivi de sécurité

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

Continue with the concepts, contacts and procedures related to this topic.

Luxembourg Institute of Regulation (ILR)The ILR carries out regulatory tasks in several sectors, including electronic communications, energy, postal services and certain transport services, as well as cybersecurity responsibilities.Business permitThe business permit allows the pursuit of activities subject to it, where the conditions relating to the business and its manager are met.Corporate secretarial servicesCorporate secretarial services organise the documents and formalities linked to the life of a company: decisions, registers and filings according to its regime.Professional reputeA condition for access to or exercise of a profession or activity, assessed according to the rules of that profession or activity and separate from technical skills.ManagerThe manager performs the management and representation functions assigned to them within the company.DomiciliationCompany domiciliation organises, in situations provided for by law, the establishment of a registered office with an authorised third party and the agreed services.

Put it into practice

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Sources and verification

References consulted on 20 September 2026. Official procedures specify the applicable conditions and exceptions.

This guide explains a general process. The applicable rules depend on your situation; it does not constitute personalised advice. Report a correction.

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