See the light rail route in three minutes (2022)

YouTube name: Odense Letbane.
Date: April 25, 2022.
City: Odense (Denmark).

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Brand new! Odense Light Rail system | Video of the new Light Rail in Odense (2022)In this video, we take a look at the brand-new light rail system that was inaugurated in Odense, Denmark, on May 28, 2022. This video covers the entire light rail line and its 26 stations, from Hjallese station in the south to Tarup Center in the Northwest.By Simon Andersen - June 2, 2022.

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Where should the Sunday trip go - Odense Light Rail (2024)This time, the trip has been finalized both in terms of time and location. The proposal for this Sunday's trip is to Jelse, located in the southern part of Odense, near the E20 highway. Initially, the village was quite far from Odense. However, over time, Hjallelse has grown significantly and has become part of Odense. The Svendborg Line has a station in Hjallelse. Are there good connections to Odense and the towns along the Sønderborg route? The latest addition to the line is the Light Rail, which terminates at this location. The Light Rail runs through the city to Tup. The train on the Svendborg Line departs from Hjallelse Station in Odense. This line opened in the summer of 1876. Right now, the motorcycle is on holiday, as we’ve had the chance to observe the progress of the light rail outdoors. The Light Rail kindly allowed a camera to be installed in the windshield, as mounting it outside could risk the camera coming loose. So, it was decided to mount it inside, though the wires and felt in the window give some unusual colors. Ignoring that, you can see the whole trip to Tarup. Here it is. At Svendborgvej, the distances between stations are relatively short to central Odense at each stop. The train stops only briefly but long enough for passengers to get on or off. On the left is the residential area, while on the right is a large industrial zone stretching all the way to the highway and beyond. Here is Munk Pærevej; we cross it in the background, where you can see the light rail garage, workshop, station, train supervision, and more. Parking at Odense Syd is designed for those who prefer not to bring their cars into the city, and free parking is available. We then enter an area where construction is still ongoing—namely, the new Oh in Time hospital. It’s set to become a huge hospital. The stop, Hospital Syd, isn’t operational yet, so from here, nearly 900 meters north, there are educational institutions. The light rail runs beneath the building here, with additional structures to the right. The overhead line isn’t perfectly straight because the power supply might wear out around Sommersted, but with a slight change of direction, it can cover a larger area. There’s also transverse traffic on the track, as many people use bikes to get around. Now, the trip heads toward Cortex Park, which features student housing and a variety of commercial buildings that are gradually appearing. We’re now approaching a large commercial area with shops of all sizes. Dennes SPS Aleve crosses Odense. The light rail began passenger service on May 28, 2022, stretching from Hjallelse in the southeast to Tarup in the northwest—about 14 kilometers. The trip from Jelse to Tarup, with stops at each station, takes roughly 40 minutes. The train set is nearly 30 meters long, weighing approximately 40 tons, and can accommodate around 200 passengers, including 60 seats. On the left is the Rose Cross Tent. Rosengårdcentret is named after the rose garden near Ringvejen, which once had a farm and greenhouse. Next is Munkerisvej, also known as Ringvejen, which changes direction at its intersection and runs parallel to the Light Rail towards Nyborgvej. On the right is the Korslkk Package, named after a farm that used to be on the left side of the road. We then reach Nyborvej, which we follow west; here, a track branching allows continuation toward Volsmose without closing the current route. On the left is Østerbæks Vej, and on the right is Ejby Møllevej. Straight ahead, you see Odense Cathedral, also called Sankt Knuds Kirke. Coming from Middelfartvej, you can also see the church straight ahead. To the right is Frederiksgade, crossing Frederiksbroen—the first cast-iron bridge in Denmark. The building on the right is the Korshær Hostel. Then we pass Albanigade; the building further up is Odense Courthouse, and just beyond it is the Albani Breweries. We then reach Odense Å, with the Catholic Sankt Albane Church ahead—the city’s oldest church. Before the church, you can see the descent to the Beking Cellar, which extends all the way to Thomas Btris Skade. To the left is Odense Cathedral, and to the right is Vestre Gade. HC Andersenhaven is nearby, close to HC Andersen's House. Less than 20 years ago, this area was mainly parking lots; now, it’s filled with buildings. Next is Østre Stationsvej; on the left is Nørregade, and on the right is Odense Railway Station Center, which opened in 1995, replacing the old station from 1914 that had become too small. To the left is Kongens Have, and to the right is Musikhuset.By Provins TV - May 27, 2024.

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How to make room for a light rail through the city (2020)Before the actual track work started, the city had to be prepared for the light rail. When an eight-meter-wide track needs to connect with the rest of the town, it influences the design of roads, bike paths, and sidewalks, which must then be rebuilt. Construction began in August 2017 and is expected to finish by 2021, when the final asphalt layer is applied to the last roads and bike paths. Project manager Svend Sørensen has overseen this work. Here, he discusses the construction process and how it shifts from a broad, conceptual view to detailed, practical realities. For example, the location of a manhole cover can present different challenges in practice than on paper. The goal is to unify everything into a higher unity, making the city a pleasant place for everyone to live and get around. My name is Svend Sørensen. I am the project manager for the construction work at Odense Light Rail. That is, the construction outside the actual light rail route. When I explain the construction work to people, I mean the work outside the light rail itself—it includes roads, sidewalks, and cycle paths. It also covers all the nearby roads and residential properties. For example, we have the Rosengårdcentret and IKEA. We have rebuilt the areas around them, and I have been responsible for that. In terms of construction, I was involved in the design phase. There, I served as a liaison between the theoretical plans and the various developers, including the mayor's administration, the municipal road authority, and other relevant parties. My role was to connect these plans to those who were actually carrying out the work. Turning a vision into a buildable project can be a complex process. For instance, if there are existing road wells in the area, they may need to be relocated a few meters, which can result in a 2-3 centimeter level difference, potentially causing puddles to form. It is essential to ensure these puddles are properly drained. From viewing the project from a helicopter to observing the detailed work on the ground, removing these puddles from the roads is an essential step. Overall, life is exciting and challenging—lots of balls in the air! Odense has a motto that it should be a green city, and we are planting around 1,500 trees in connection with the light rail. Those that we don't have space for along the light rail will be planted elsewhere, such as here on Ørbækvej, as a supplement to the existing trees. Once I finish the actual construction work here, we will have created optimal conditions for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers in the city. For example, we've put a lot of thought into both pedestrians and cyclists. When we put them in their right element—our new sidewalks and bike paths—it will be truly outstanding to get around the city.By Odense Letbane - November 20, 2020.

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Lucia choir in Odense light rail (2022)The sweet girls from Ternekoret from Foreningen Norden spread atmosphere and Christmas cheer in the light rail from Hjallese Station to Tarup Center and back again.By Odense Letbane - December 13, 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.

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Jarl Abrahamsen on the light rail's architectural significance (2022)Jarl Abrahamsen from Byforening Odense discusses his perspective on the light rail's architectural significance and the atmosphere it contributes to Odense's urban spaces. Music: Bensound.comBy Odense Letbane - January 19, 2022.

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Odense Light Rail Traffic Lights (2021)Christian Ry Dyekjær from Odense Light Rail explains how the light rail's traffic signals work.By Odense Letbane - March 5, 2021.

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Odense Light Rail first day (2022)The Odense Light Rail is now operational and in use, carrying passengers. It starts at Hjallese Station and proceeds to Tarup Center, where the trip returns to Hjallese again.By odensemagasinet - May 29, 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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Oden to Odense (2022)On May 28, 2022, the Odense Light Rail was inaugurated. On that occasion, an updated version of Ode to Odense was performed by Sanne Gryholt and Nalle on the big stage at Flakhaven in Odense.By Arne Lund - June 13, 2022.

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