A Lift along the Odense Letbane (Tramway in Denmark) YouTube name: RedactedRail .August 9, 2024 .
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Description A short ride along the Odense Letbane, the Tramway in Denmark's third-largest city.
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Odense light rail inauguration in May (2022) This is the second time I'm posting this video (or almost the same one), as some very poor quality speak was added at the end of the first film. By Elias Sode Karup -
May 28, 2022 .
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Inauguration of Odense Light Rail (2022) Odense light rail was inaugurated on 28 May 2022, and the first train with passengers ran from the station called Parkering Odense Syd, which is located east of Hjallese. The Odense light rail was expected to open at the end of 2020, but the coronavirus and other longer-lasting issues were not in place. In contrast to the Aarhus light rail, the Odense light rail first waited for approval before announcing an opening date. And it must be said that it was a good solution, so that you did not end up with a cancellation at the last minute. In this film, we see clips from the opening day, information about the design, and a bit of history from Odense Sporveje.
Today is May 28, 2022. I am at Hjallese Station, on my way to the Park & Ride facility south of Odense. I won a seat on Odense Letbane's first passenger train, which departs at 10:45 a.m. The trip is non-stop to Tarup, where the mayor and the Minister of Transport will board for the return trip. The first passenger light rail train left from the Odense Syd parking station, east of Hjallese. This station houses the light rail workshop, operated by Keolis, which also manages light rail in Odense and Aarhus. Odense light rail was scheduled to open at the end of 2020, but delays caused by the coronavirus and other long-term approvals pushed back the opening. Unlike Aarhus light rail, Odense waited for approval before announcing an opening date. This proved to be a good decision, preventing last-minute cancellations. At 10:20, the first light rail train in Odense arrived at the platform at the Park & Ride facility, ready to depart with passengers. - I recommend passengers stand up and hold onto the brackets and handrails until they get used to the train's rhythm. On the way to Tarup, I’ll share a little about the design of the new light rail. My name is Janik Frithioff, and I am a graphic designer at Odense Light Rail, where I have worked since 2017, contributing to station and train designs. We're here on train set number 01, named Brunneren. You can see it’s a very bright train with inviting colors, creating a cozy atmosphere, complemented by clear signage. This includes displays and signage along the train. The seats are made of cotton from Kvadrat in Ebeltoft, and the handrails are very visible, painted in subtle colors that won’t pollute the design. Several measures have been taken to make the train appear simple, inviting, and warm. The colors of Odense—sidewalks and buildings—are all warm tones, reflecting the city's palette. The color of our train represents Odense but is intentionally distinct from the cityscape. For blending in, darker colors are used, like the black overhead power poles, whereas the train's light color makes it stand out. We chose green for the emergency door opener—one of the few places in Denmark where this color is used to symbolize an emergency exit, aligning with requirements that emergency signs be green, even though German standards for train construction have red. We investigated and received approval to make it green, which indicates an emergency exit rather than a fire hazard. All communication in our trains and stations is in Danish and English. Our call center has a direct line to stations offering English translation. Signage and announcements are bilingual. The seats are soft and comfortable, unlike the hard seats found in metros or other transit modes. We prioritize quality to give citizens a better experience, even on short trips. We believe in providing high-class public transportation with comfortable seating, smooth rides, and an attractive visual environment. The trains also have large flex spaces for bicycles and strollers. Initially, these spaces were smaller, with a row of seats removed and replaced by foldable seats to increase capacity for bikes, wheelchairs, and prams. Then we arrived in Tarup Center, where many passengers were gathering for the first official train departure. Here, both the mayor and the Minister of Transport boarded for the return trip, with small inauguration ceremonies at each station, where ribbons were cut. At Albani Torv, many people waited for the first two trains arriving simultaneously. - It was fantastic. Lots of happy people. - Silent? - At least, there was only happiness. After that, the last ribbon was cut. And afterward, H.C. Andersen welcomed everyone to the City of Fairy Tales. In ancient fairy tales, the poet writes, "YES!" In millennia, they will come. By Kennys Film -
May 28, 2022 .
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Odense Light Rail - Christmas Express (2025) For the third year in a row, the "Christmas Express" was running on the Odense Letbane line from Hjallese to Tarup Center. This year, it was train sets 01 and 02, which have been wearing the pink advertising foil since mid-November 2025. Unfortunately, there hasn't been much "Christmas weather" with snow, so I've had to make do with a single snow shot this year. Here, the train sets can be seen at several locations along the line. By Trainspotting Danmark -
December 27, 2025 .
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Idrætsparken station ft. TheDanishRailfur (2023) Information:
City: Odense
Address: Højstrupvej 5T
Line: L
Operation: Odense Light Rail
Neighboring stations:
To the west: Højstrup
To the east: Bolbro
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December 31, 2023 .
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Bus & Rail Observations of Odense, Denmark 🇩🇰 (2024) Recordings of intercity & regional bus and tram service through the city of Odense on the Danish island of Funen
https://beta.rejseplanen.dk/en
00:00 Odense Banegård Central Station Nord (or "North") from Thomas B. Thriges Gade
02:36 Odense Banegård Central Station Syd (or "South") from Østre Stationsvej
09:11 ODEON station - Letbane (Light Rail/Tram)
20:47 Albani Torv - Letbane (Light Rail/Tram)
27:53 University of Southern Denmark - Letbane (Light Rail/Tram)
31:16 Parkering Odense Syd(FlixBus stop)
38:35 Idrætsparken at Nature Energy Park Stadium (from Richard Møller Nielsen Plads)
44:53 Bolbro - Letbane (Light Rail/Tram)
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February 15, 2025 .
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Parking Odense South station (2024) Information:
City: Odense
Address: Søndre Hospitalsvej 24T
Line: L
Operation: Odense Light Rail
Neighboring stations:
To the west: Hesthaven
To the east: Hospital Syd
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I am completely open to suggestions for places to go and see trains. Train videos should preferably be in Zealand or the capital area.
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Everything on this channel may not be used without permission from Gustav and credit. If you have questions regarding things, you can contact me on either discord or instagram. By Gustav Harpsøe -
July 27, 2024 .
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Travel passport Odense (2024) Hey, sorry for asking quickly, but there are some things we need to clarify at the start of this video. We call this Odense Banegård. I looked at a beautiful building that was built in Kolding, or whatever it's called now. I think they haven't built that other building. No, they've built that building over there. My next question is: what is the actual water? I want to say this is a beautiful, iconic building, but of course, this is the track — it's what I grew up with. But I think that building is pretty nice. I want to say that — I almost want to say — it's also next to the hotel where a single verse costs 470 kr. Cool. Next to me is the current tram that will be deployed here in Odense on May 22, 2022. It was originally scheduled for deployment in 2020, but due to COVID-19 and approval issues, it was delayed. Isn't it a kind of tram? Because the last tram here in Odense, and the first cities that had trams, chose their own systems back in 1952. So the last tram ran in July 1952, and over 70 years later, there's a new modern tram or light rail. People debate whether it’s actually a light rail or just a B car, with some differences in opinion and details. Now there is a light rail again. I'm sure it's not the drivers who come out on the rails to get K base. Okay, no, you don't always have to do that. You can check how well your GPS and Maps are working. And that thing about making noise and affecting the cityscape — is it you who moved here for that reason? The light rail is there, and I'd like to share a quick lesson about it in your new home or in Odense, before the light rail was introduced. I understand that, and I think there are some other plans here in Odense, as they’ve considered expanding the line beyond just the route between Tarup and Jales. For example, if they extend it further out or all the way to Vesterbro, as I know it here, you can see that they're preparing for expansion. They’re also planning similar developments in Aarhus, where their light rail runs around HV. It goes there, and some say it works better than Odense’s, while others believe Odense's system is better. The question is whether the city is ready for these changes. And where was it supposed to run? It was between Ishøj and Lunds, and the Sid tram was heard on April 22, 1972. There are different stories, and unfortunately, you may not be able to experience them here, but you can see them at the Tram Museum. I don't think I’ve ever been there, but I might have been there last year. We had a great time and experienced history at the JB Museum last year, which is run by my train club, the TR High Railway Club, located in Herning Municipality. There is also one in Herning, the Herning Mod Model Jing Club. It's going really well, but today is actually a little birthday gift for me because they invested in J Mercedes, as well as some friends and family. That said, of course, I tend to the tenders. I've become a member and bought myself an annual pass. But, uh, what the heck, whether we're going to use mine or theirs, hm, I don't know. So, don't tell anyone, or now you know. I think I know, well, but I'm heading over to that side, and there's still a little time before they open, right? It’s 8:31 now, and the train to Hamburg departs at 8:39 from track 6 and takes about 40 minutes. The 8:39 train to Aarhus and Sønderborg departs from track 5 at 9:10, approximately 15 to 20 minutes later. Aarhus and Sønderborg, T 1 5. There might not be as much to see here in Denmark now as usual because I’ve been here many times a year, but it’s still nice to see the Danish Museum and notice something new, for example. Now, there’s something they don’t have a couple of—I think I can see more than a kof—or I can see more than a kof. Here we have 251, and I still don't know why. It’s still me in Gone, but they’ve taken something from Randers since it’s emptied. So now, there are only Odense, Marslev, and maybe Padborg. I remember that. Uh, yes, we’re going to Atol Place. There’s not much more to experience, so maybe we can go out to the Golden Moon. And, sorry, if you can join the recording, I can't, unfortunately. We’ve left the Danish Museum and are heading out to fill up, which is fairly close to the motorway, out here. Mercedes and Scan are also nearby, so we should have something to eat before driving on, while I figure out where I’m going. One day, I’m considering Svendborg; it’s been a long time since I was there. By pouls train world -
August 10, 2024 .
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Virtual tour of the light rail headquarters and the light rail train (2020) Get a quick insight into the facilities at the light rail control and maintenance center in Hjallese. This is where the trains will be overnighted, washed and nursed, and here is also the large control center from which light rail operations are monitored. Also come on board a light rail train and see how great it looks in the very special Odense design. If you want to see more, click on the link here and get a deeper insight into the light rail's upcoming headquarters and trains. By Odense Letbane -
December 18, 2020 .
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Last updated: June 8, 2026 . 