Aarhus Light Rail - first look (2016)
Tram depot: Traffic & Service Center.
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City: Aarhus (Denmark).
Aarhus Letbane
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Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 2102-2202, manufacturer Stadler, type Tango, width 2.65 m, length 39.00 m, manufactured 2016-2017, max speed 100 km/h.
The grand opening of the tramway in Aarhus, Denmark, is scheduled for May 2017. The public was invited to view the new facilities and trams before they began service.
Visit the depot, where two types of trains will operate on the light rail. Here is the Variobahn, measuring 32.3 meters long with a top speed of 80 km/h. It will mainly run between Odder, Aarhus, and Lystrup. Made by Stadler in Berlin, it offers ample space and is well-suited for city driving, making it easier for passengers to board and disembark.
The Driver's Compartment: A Quick Overview. There is one socket for every four seats. Space is available for bicycles, strollers, and wheelchairs. A Dot Matrix Indicator, abbreviated as DMI, displays the next stop. LED lights above the doors indicate status, and tracks lead to and from the workshop.
Another vehicle, the Tango, is 39.2 meters long with a top speed of 100 km/h. This model will operate between Aarhus and Grenaa. It has more seating for longer trips, with one socket per two seats. The driver's cabin is larger than that of the Variobahn. As we walk through the train, there is space for bicycles, strollers, and wheelchairs.
Screens on each side help the driver see better. The DMI displays information, such as a green light above the exit doors and priority seating for seniors. Pressing the button extends boarding time. Both inside and outside, you can see the new control center, which manages the entire light rail system. The depot is where trains not in service are stored.
The planned opening is May 2017.