Tram | Light rail | Light Train Tram | Odense | Denmark (2022)

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Date: August 4, 2022.
City: Odense (Denmark).

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Odense Light Rail
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Odense Light Rail: Tarup Center - Hjallese Station
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Odense low-floor articulated tram 03 "Forbindelsen", manufacturer Stadlerrail Werk Pankow, series 01-16, width 2.65 m, length 42.00 m, manufactured 2020.

Odense low-floor articulated tram 05 "Opdagelsen", manufacturer Stadlerrail Werk Pankow, series 01-16, width 2.65 m, length 42.00 m, manufactured 2020.

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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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A trip on the Odense Light Rail (2024)We have created a series where we drive around all stops. Currently, we are working on a series focusing on all S2 stops, and today we plan to visit all stops without the light rail. Our next stop is Parking Odense Syd, situated near the light rail workshop and offering ample parking spaces. As expected, the station also features a waiting room. Next, we will visit Hospital Syd, or is that really all there is? Our actual next stop is SDU Syd Hospital Nord, the first of the three light rail stops on the Odense campus. After that, we will head to Bilka, located near the Global Supermarket, then to IKEA, which is nearby. Our next stop is Rosengårdscentret, which is close by. Rosengårdscentret was the first light rail station, used to test signs and information boards. Then, we will go to Klynge, where an extension of the Light Rail down Ejbygade to Voldsmose is possible. The next stop is one of the narrowest sections on the Light Rail, where the platforms and tracks are narrower, and cycle paths have been completely removed. Moving on, we will visit Albanitorv, where the inauguration party was held just over two years ago. The next stop is Odense Banegård, which still features its old station building beside the current one. Then, we will stop at Vesterbro, where the Light Rail could potentially extend its tracks to Odense SU. Our next stop is Bøgersborg, which has one of the few track lanes. After that, we head to Idrætsparken, which has an extra track to accommodate additional trains during concerts and football matches. Finally, after 26 stops, we arrive at Tarup Center, the last stop on the Light Rail line. There are 16 Light Rail trains in total, each named individually, and two of them will be painted pink for a period of two months.By Elias Sode Karup - July 2, 2024.

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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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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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Trainspotting with Odense light rail (2023)00:00 Intro 00:17 Information about video 00:23 Maps - Hjallese station 00:33 Hjallese station 01:02 Maps - Benedikte Plads 01:12 Benedikte Plads 02:13 Maps - ODEON Station 02:23 ODEON Station 03:59 Maps - Odense Railway Station 04:09 Odense Railway Station 04:36 The endBy MBC og EVC TRAINSPOTTING. DK Denmark. - August 8, 2023.

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Opening of Odense Light Rail (2022)The film shows glimpses of the light rail's opening day, when the centre, trains, and stations were full of happy people and celebrations. There are also features with several locals who talk about their expectations for the light rail. Dear everyone, residents of Odense, guests, and visitors... a very warm welcome. It's wonderful to see so many people here on this historic day, which is also a special occasion for the city. As an Odense resident, I find it easier to get around now. Traveling to the outskirts is simpler than by bike or car, and parking is easier too. I enjoy the comfort of being able to sit and relax, and drive instead of getting out of my car or bike. That will be a huge benefit. The light rail provides more flexibility and an easier way to get around Odense. It also gives me more independence from my parents. When I want to go to Rosengårdcentret with my friends, we can take the light rail. I am a student at the university here. The light rail makes traveling so much easier for me. It will feel like a big city. The area around H.C. Andersen's House is fantastic, with its sidewalks and buildings. Think about it — there used to be a four-lane road there! That's crazy. I am proud of Odense and the new light rail.By Odense Letbane - May 28, 2022.

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Three commuters in the future Odense Light Rail (2014)Take a trip with different types of commuters in future Odense. Dorthe is a commuter. She works as a nurse at Odense University Hospital and lives in Ejby on the Island of Funen. She takes the train to and from Odense every day. When Dorthe arrives at the train station, she lines up to wait for the light rail. The information screen at the station shows the time until the next train arrives. There is a train every ten minutes, so Dorthe rarely waits more than a few minutes. The light rail train arrives, and Dorthe boards along with many other passengers coming from the east and west. It is one of the busiest stops. Many people are getting on and off here. Meanwhile, Dorthe's colleague Katja is driving from Asslev south of Odense. Katja parks her car at the large park-and-ride facility near the motorway and takes the light rail for the last stretch to OUH. Then she has time to look for a parking space. The traffic lights are synchronized with the light rail, making the trip comfortable and reliable. Dorthe uses the time to read and check her phone. On Ørbækvej, a wheelchair user accompanies her. The low-floor design of the light rail makes boarding easy, and people are quick to give way. At the university stops, many students get off, and some also disembark at the hospital with Dorthe. Here, only a moment passes before the train from the park-and-ride arrives, full of passengers. One of them is Katja. The two colleagues head toward the department.By Odense Letbane - October 27, 2014.

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What is the difference between a light rail and a bus? (2022)Traffic planner Mette Olesen (PhD) talks about how the light rail differs from the bus as a means of public transport - and explains the concept of "system factor", which is crucial for understanding whether a means of public transport is successful or not.By Odense Letbane - April 6, 2022.

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