Digital inauguration - Tramway Lund (2020)
YouTube name: Skånetrafiken.
Date: .
City: Lund (Sweden).
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Lund Tramway
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Lund tram line 1: ESS - Lund C
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Description
Now it is finally time to inaugurate the long-awaited trams in Lund. Join us on a journey along the track with Johan Wester and guests.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the grand opening of the tramway in Lund. Due to the pandemic, instead of the planned ceremony at Clemenstorget, we are now holding a digital opening. We are at the depot at the end of Brunnshög, where all the trams are stationed—Inferno, Åsa-Hanna, Brandklipparen, Sfinxen... They are all waiting here to run on Lund's streets. Before we begin, I have two guests who will share their thoughts, ideas, anecdotes, and facts: Pernilla von Strokirch and Håkan Henmyr. Welcome! Thank you both for being here. To those of you who have come as much as possible, thank you. Pernilla, representin Lund Municipality, and Håkan from Skånetrafiken. -How are you feeling today? -It's exciting to get the traffic moving. -It must be a remarkable experience. -We've been working on this for a long time. Håkan, you're used to launching new routes at Skånetrafiken, but the tram is a new venture. Yes, it’s special—almost historic for Sweden. It's fantastic. But first, we’ll have a proper inauguration, without pomp and orchestras, but something still quite special. I thought we'd take a trip along the route, pick up people, and meet folks at the stops. Eventually, we’ll probably have a ribbon-cutting inside at Clemenstorget. -What do you think? -That sounds wonderful. Let’s go! Lund - ESS. Welcome, gentlemen. As a passenger... you’ve been waiting here for a while, but now we are at ESS... -Yes. -The final stop in this... The weather’s changing a lot during this recording. Alf, as the region's top official, why is public transport so crucial? Mainly because in Skåne, we have a multi-centered system, which broadens the labor market. "Multi-centered system"—for those unfamiliar... -There are many places—33 municipalities and numerous towns. -Public transit and trains act like our subway, letting the labor market operate smoothly, so people can live in one place, work elsewhere, and enjoy leisure in a third. Christian, tell me... we talked about attractiveness... I have a feeling about what will happen here, but now it’s fields and woods—and a lovely old mill. Can you tell me what’s going on? We aim to create a space where people can meet. Our main focus is to give visitors, especially those doing research at the facilities, a different experience. -So, it’s a complement. -And their friends and relatives... So friends, family, and visitors can... -Tourists, I imagine. -We sincerely hope so. -What kind of buildings do you see, and where are they? -We'll start with a very public building, soon to be built, a meeting place—a large concert hall... -Is that The Loop? -Yes. -And where is it? -It’s there. -In the fog. -In the fog... but soon it will be clear and visible, and it will mark the start of this journey... It will host large conferences and meetings, and... It’s a regional project too. Exactly. There was a good vibe here. -Now, let’s move on... -..."Cut off your tie.” No... We’ll see... Håkan and Pernilla are helping with part of the inauguration. -Are you reusing it? -Yes. Now, let’s do the official opening. -But you're a scientist? -You might say that. -Engineer? -A bit of both. Everyone is cutting here, and you're syncing this. -One, two, three. -Thank you! Now we're heading to the next stop. -Thank you so much. It’s been great having you here. Goodbye! See you later. For those familiar with the tram, could you drive... -...one meter? -No, I don't think so. -Can't you do anything? -No... well, not drive. Lund University Hospital—good day! -Hello! Good day! -Are you doing the usual greeting? -Yes. -The incoming rector. -That's right. Is this your first official assignment? It's not really official, maybe... It's very unofficial, but I'm jumping ahead. Considering your medical background, what kind of discipline are you? I'm a physician at heart. Internal medicine and diabetes are my specialties. -Diabetes is one of Lund's key areas. -Indeed. One of many, I’d say. You’re connected to... This is a large workplace. Is it true it’s the biggest in Skåne? It might be, yes. This is an important part of the tramway—many people will get on and off. Patients, healthcare workers... It extends towards facilities of great interest to the university—and I see many collaborations developing between them—and for example, the healthcare sector.
Stops
ESS → MAX IV → Brunnshögstorget → Solbjer → Telefonplan → Ideontorvet → LTH → Universitetssjukhuset → Lund C.
