Odense Light Rail Christmas Express (2024)

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Date: December 17, 2024.
City: Odense (Denmark).

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Odense Light Rail: Tarup Center - Hjallese Station
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Odense low-floor articulated tram 04 "Strømmen", manufacturer Stadlerrail Werk Pankow, series 01-16, width 2.65 m, length 42.00 m, manufactured 2020, in the direction of Tarup Center.

Odense low-floor articulated tram 02 "Kompasset", manufacturer Stadlerrail Werk Pankow, series 01-16, width 2.65 m, length 42.00 m, manufactured 2020, in the direction of Hjallese Station.

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The "Christmas Express" in the snow - Odense Light Rail (2023)Two of Odense Letbane's train sets have been foiled so that they now appear as the "Christmas Express". This has happened in connection with a collaborative campaign with Rosengårdcenteret. The "Christmas Express" ran for the first time on Thursday 30 November, and will run until 23 December. In connection with heavy snow, it was possible to see the "Christmas Express" in the snow, just to make it all a little more Christmassy. The trains have also been decorated inside. Excellent initiative! 00:00 Hjallese 00:47 Parking Odense South 01:06 Niels Bohrs Allé 01:22 Benediktsgade 01:45 Albani Square 02:20 H.C. Andersen's House 02:46 ODEON 03:13 Odense Railway Station 03:50 Vestre Stationsvej 04:09 Vesterbro 04:39 Højstrup 05:14 Tarup Center 05:45 Outro Occupied or 30.11.2023, 01.12.2023 and 02.12.2023.By Trainspotting Danmark - November 30, 2023 - December 2, 2023.

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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.

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Tine has spoken to Benthe Vestergård from Odense Light Rail (2016)I'm sitting with Bente from Odense Light Rail, and I'd like to learn a bit about what Odense Light Rail is. Bente, what exactly is a light rail? Well, a light rail is a very modern, extremely comfortable train, you could say. It runs on rails through the city. It's designed to cover 14.3 kilometers across the entire city, from Tarup in the northwest to Hjallse in the southeast. So, it's a very comfortable train carriage, you could say, but you ride in it when you take the light rail. Why should Odense have a light rail? That's a question for the politicians. The city council has decided that we should have a light rail, and in addition, the Folketing has also agreed that Odense should get one. The main reasons for their decision relate to the growth happening in Odense—that is, more people are moving here in the coming years. Many more work in Odense, and people also commute from Aarhus and Copenhagen. Regarding the source of this growth, it appears that the need for easy and quick travel is the primary driver. The most important routes are between the Central Station and the areas around the university and the new super hospital that will be built on the Campus, south of Bilka and IKEA, where many people will go. It’s estimated that in 2024, around 60,000 people will travel in and out of that area every day—more than the population of Svendborg Municipality, where I currently live. That’s a huge number, so many people cannot be transported solely by cars and buses. That’s why the plan is: Odense should also have a light rail. A light rail can carry as many passengers as four buses or 208 cars. The Light Rail will mostly replace city buses where it runs, but it will not entirely replace them. Instead, buses will still operate in other parts of Odense and the suburbs, with schedules coordinated so that passengers can easily switch between buses and the Light Rail. As for the cost, we don't know yet; it’s something the politicians will decide later. But it is expected to cost the same as a bus ticket, so it’s comparable to other public transport fares. The route will run from Tarup, near the Tarup Center, down Rismarksvej, then into Højstrupvej, past Idrætsparken, along Stadionvej to Middelfartsvej, into Middelfartsvej, past Vestre Stationsvej, Østre Stationsvej, near the train station, then down Thomas Petricek Street, through the new Quarter, and from there only pedestrians and cyclists will pass through to Benedikts Plads. It will continue out to Nyborgvej, then down to Ørbækvej, from Niels Bors Allé, reaching the university and the new hospital under construction, and finally out to Jalse Station. The entire route is 14.3 kilometers long. The Light Rail is planned to run every ten minutes, so it’s very convenient—you don't need a timetable like with buses. When you arrive at one of the 26 stations, a train will be there shortly. Current estimates suggest around 35,000 passengers will use it daily at first, but this number is expected to grow over the years. As with any new transportation system, people will try it out, see if it meets their needs, and gradually more will start to use it. Experience from BN, which is very similar to Odense, shows they started with 35,000 daily and, after five months, had climbed to 50,000. We expect similar growth here. Regarding accessibility for the disabled, several measures ensure ease of use. The platforms are designed for smooth access—level with the train—making it easy for wheelchair users. Tactile tiles will be placed to help the visually impaired find entrances and exits. Also, the entire boarding process will be level, with no steps or barriers, allowing wheelchair users to get on and off easily. So, I'll be heading up this island over the next while to establish what we call an accessibility group, which includes elderly, disabled people walking, cycling, people with strollers, tourists, whom we ask, 'What do you expect from it? What are your points of attention? What do you want from the Light Rail?' Then we try to find out if it’s something we can incorporate into its design, as much as is now possible. When is the Light Rail expected to open? By the end of 2020, we say, during 2020. You can't rule out that we'll be finished by 2024. Still, that’s the plan, similar to that. Building a light rail is a tremendous job, so an exact date is uncertain. But that sounds good. Thank you. You're welcome. It was a pleasure.By Rytterposten - Rytterkasernens Mediehus - April 27, 2016.

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Trip with Odense Light Rail (2023)By Hans Jørgen Hansen.
March 3, 2023.

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Odense Light Rail Part 3 (2023)Odense Light Rail is a light rail system in Odense, Denmark. The first phase opened on 28 May 2022. The tramway starts in Tarup, in the northwestern part of Odense, and travels via the central train station, the University of Southern Denmark, and the new hospital before reaching its final destination in Hjallese, in the southernmost part of the city. The first line consists of 14.5 kilometres (9.0 mi) of tracks and has 26 stations. The expected number of passengers is 34,000 daily.By My Travels and Trainspotting - November 15, 2023.

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Odense light rail Magne special (2022)There is far too much aversion to light rail in many parts of the country. I understand the frustration that it is delayed and more expensive than expected. Still, I look forward to the opening and hope it will soon be extended to Vollsmose and the zoo.By Niels Aaquist - January 11, 2022.

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Odense light rail ft. Danish Train Photography (2022)Information about Odense: City: Odense Address: Østre Stationsvej 27 Line: Nyborg - Middelfart, Svendborgbanen (Odense - Ringe - Svendborg) and L Operation: DSB, Arriva and Odense Light Rail Neighboring stations: To the west: Holmstrup and Kongensgade To the east: Langeskov and ODEON To the south: Odense Hospital ABOUT VIDEO SUGGESTIONS I am completely open to suggestions for places to visit and see trains, as well as for the series 'If ___ ends the video.' Train videos must be entirely in Zealand or the capital area. I can be followed here: YouTube channel: / @gustavharpse2993 By Gustav Harpsøe - September 30, 2022.

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This is what it will be like to ride Odense Light Rail (2018)Come through the light rail van and see how we have made it easy for you to use the Odense Light Rail.By Odense Letbane - April 11, 2018.

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Did you miss the light rail? Here are highlights from the light rail opening (2022)The opening marked the culmination of more than ten years of work, and several thousand Funen residents participated in the celebration when the light rail finally ran from Hjallese Station on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Here are a few of the highlights from the day that went straight into the history books.By TV 2 Fyn - May 30, 2022.

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15 years in the making: Here you get the light rail's history (2022)It has been 15 years since the people of Odense first heard about the light rail project. Get the story here about the light rail in Odense - from idea to opening.By TV 2 Fyn - May 30, 2022.

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Last updated: February 16, 2026.