Aarhus Letbane
| Aarhus Letbane | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Tram, Tram-train |
| Status | Under development |
| Locale | Central Denmark Region |
| Stations | 49 |
| Services | 5 |
| Website |
Midtrafik Letbane (owner) Aarhus Letbane (construction project) |
| Operation | |
| Opened | May 2017 |
| Owner | Midttrafik |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 107 km (66 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC OHLE |
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
Aarhus Letbane (Aarhus light rail) is a planned tram and tram-train system in the city of Aarhus, Denmark.[1] Construction start was in September 2013. Opening is planned for May 2017.
Plan
The project is inspired by trams in Kassel in Germany.[1]
Phase 1 is a 12 km double-track tramway running from Aarhus H station, via Skejby and Lisbjerg to Lystrup.[1] The Odderbanen railway from Aarhus to Odder and Grenaabanen to Grenaa will be adapted for tram-train services.[1] Expansion plans include a branch to Lisbjerg West.[1]
Rolling stock
Contract has been signed about delivery of two types of trams:[2]
- Stadler Tango: max speed 100 km/h, used between Grenaa and Aarhus H station.
- Stadler Variobahn: max speed 80 km/h, used between Odder and Lystrup.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Aarhus tram-train project gets the go-ahead". Railway Gazette International. 10 May 2012.
- ↑ AARHUS KØBER SAMME LETBANETOG SOM BERGEN (Danish)
External links
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