Trams in Aarhus, Denmark (2018)

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Date: August 2018.
City: Aarhus (Denmark).

Aarhus Letbane
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Aarhus light rail line L2: Odder - Lystrup
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Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 2104-2204, manufacturer Stadler, type Tango, width 2.65 m, length 39.00 m, manufactured 2016-2017, max speed 100 km/h, in the direction of Odder.

Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 1102-1202, manufacturer Stadlerrail Werk Pankow, type Variobahn, width 2.65 m, length 32.00 m, weight 41.0 t, manufactured 2016-2017, with 84 seats and 132 standing places, max speed 80 km/h, signed Aarhus H.

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Odder → Lisbjergskolen → Lystrup → Mårslet → Universitetshospitalet → Aarhus H, Aarhus Central Station → The University → Skolebakken → Olof Palmes Alle → Vandtårnet (Ringvejen) → Universitetsparken → Beder → Malling → Gammel Skejby → Vilhelmsborg → Klokhøjen → Lisbjerg Bygade → Kongsvang → Nørreport → Tranbjerg → Humlehuse → Lisbjerg-Terp → Viby → Gunnar Clausens Vej → Øllegårdsvej → Rude Havvej → Nørrevænget → Mølleparken → Rosenhøj → Dokk1 → Assedrup → Nye → Stjernepladsen → Nehrus Allé → Stockholmsgade.

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The Light Rail in Aarhus (2018)Aarhus Light Rail 1211 1111 "At Aarhus Station With Daniel Hegaard Tog Kanalen 31/03 Year 2018By Daniel Hegaard togkanalen - April 1, 2018.

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Light Rails in Lisbjerg (2024)Train in operation in the video: Aarhus Light Rail. 0:00 - Intro 0:06 - 📍Randersvej, Lisbjerg 0:09 - L2 / Variobahn 1110 towards Odder St. 0:40 - L2 / Variobahn 1104 towards Lystrup St. 1:30 - OutroBy Danish Trainspotting - July 1, 2024.

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Århus Light Rail Tour (2018)I was on a trip with LETBANEN from Odder to Lisbjerg School, where I filmed almost the entire trip and I decided during the trip that everything that was filmed should be used here for my YouTube channel, so a lot of it has been split up a bit at the same time with the fact that there have been more parts, i.e. more sifted of it, so this is part 1 / sifted 1 Part 5 / sifted 5, the first 4 are put together into one and split up a lot so that there are only 4, so the first 4 are grace you have not seen lead and number 5 is all the 4 put together into one and split very up so that it doesn't take too long!. And it has to be said that I try very hard to be a bit like Rasmus Brohave, so I also advertise himBy Mikkel Mathias - September 29, 2018.

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Trams in Aarhus, Denmark: Aarhus Light Rail (2022)Aarhus in Denmark is home to the country's first 21st-century light rail system, known as the Aarhus Letbane. In the first edition of the Trams in Europe series, we focus on Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, where this documentary-style video explores the history, lines, fleet, and future of the Aarhus Letbane tram system. No commentary footage of the line itself follows this segment. Timestamps: 00:00 Commentary overview of the Aarhus Letbane 16:18 No commentary footage of the Aarhus Letbane 16:19 Line L1 (Stadler Tango Tram-Trains) 21:13 L1 exterior 21:42 Line L2 (Stadler Variobahn) 34:39 L2 exterior This series explores trams in Europe, examining various tram and light rail systems across the continent. That's how I plan to structure it, although that may change. The first part of the video will feature commentary providing an in-depth overview of the history of the current fleets and general context for the city's transit network. Additionally, there are plans for the tram network, if any. To start the series, we're in our house in Denmark, so let's begin with a brief geography lesson and some background on Aarhus. Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, situated in Scandinavia, a region in Northern Europe. It has a population of around 350,000, but it is part of the larger capital region, which has a much bigger population. This will be relevant later when discussing the Aarhus Light Rail or the Odderbanen. The plan is first to provide a brief history of the system, including a fun fact—though I wouldn't necessarily call it fun, just an interesting observation—and then discuss the lines, trams, and offer some additional context, concluding with plans. Afterward, I'll turn off the mic. While this is being edited, a timestamp will be added, allowing you to enjoy the footage without commentary and appreciate the system's charm. So, let me know what you think of this series. If you like the format, we appreciate your feedback. Basically, the R, whose leg band is lightweight, refers to the light rail system in Aarhus. I believe that band is similar to a light rail tram, as it is also referred to as such in other cities. Aarhus Light Rail was the first tram to operate in Denmark since 1971. Like many other cities in Northern and Western Europe, Denmark previously had a tram system. However, in 1971, which was quite late compared to most European cities, many other Western European cities had already abandoned their trams much earlier. It's somewhat strange that they stopped trams in 1971, but Copenhagen stands out as a global leader in this area. After 1971, Denmark lost some of its charm in this regard. The Aarhus light rail essentially marked the start of discussions about building a light rail system in Denmark, which began in the early 2000s. As you are aware, such projects often require a substantial amount of time. There is a legislative process, and construction began around 2012. The line was opened in three stages, with the initial section being completed. The first stage was initially scheduled to launch in 2016. However, as we all know, these transfer projects were delayed and didn't open until 2017. 2017 was a significant year for Aarhus because it was named European Capital of Culture. If they were going to visit our area, you'd see them along the paths unless they had moved them earlier. However, in 2022, they're still present on the paths. The European Capital of Culture designation in 2017 helped promote Aarhus as a cultural hub, although things may not have gone entirely as planned. The opening was actually scheduled for December 21, 2017, which is about as late as you can get before Christmas. And yes, realistically, you wouldn't see everything open until much later in the year. Another interesting fact is that the trams reportedly traveled 100,000 kilometers, effectively running as ghost vehicles without passengers during their testing phase. There was a safety concern, so the trams only ran 110 kilometers during testing. I'm not sure if that's entirely accurate, but that's the sense from the article—trams running 100,000 kilometers as ghost vehicles because the testing occurred before they started regular service. The first section opened, but the process was somewhat uneven, as there was a lot to cover. This is part of the Oracle Light Rail system, which is unique and different from most tram or light rail systems. Essentially, the first part that opened was between two areas, which I’ll show you now. Sorry, I mean the initial segment was part of the L2 line, running from Rødhusring, which translates to 'Archery Central Station' in Danish, all the way up to the University Hospital, which is essentially our university hospital.By TransportEnthusiast - August 17, 2022.

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Lystrup station (2025)Information about Lystrup: City: Lystrup Address: Lystrup stationsvej 20C Line: L1, L2 Operation: Aarhus Light Rail Neighboring stations: To the east: Nye To the west: Hjortshøj To the south: Torsøvej I can be followed here: YouTube channel: / @gustavharpse2993 Discord Server: / discord Instagram: / gustavharpsoe Anything on this channel may not be used without permission from Gustav and credit. If you have any questions regarding things, you can contact me on either discord or instagram.By Gustav Harpsøe - May 13, 2025.

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The Århus tour 2023 part 2: A trip with the light rail in Århus towards Lystrup (2023)I'm back after nearly two weeks of summer vacation with a new "Video of the week," which is also a new "Århus tour 2023." This time, Erling and I are heading on a trip via Århus' light rail to a small, green, and beautiful town called Lystrup! Great content with a quiet (light rail) train video! - still wishing you a good day out there. Hello out there, and welcome to another one of my Alexandra's video diaries. Now it's finally time for us to reach May, and we've arrived at the last and most recent Copenhagen visit, which was back in May. Well, yes, we call it a Copenhagen visit, but it's actually time for the annual Aarhus trip. We're making some changes, and Erling is a big fan of the light rail in Aarhus, as well as the traffic jams. So, a lot of the day passed, and I think we should start by reviewing what happened on the first day. It's fun to think about. Yes, then we're on one of the Aarhus light rails heading toward Lystrup, seeing a bit of the city. Ah, a Friday evening on a busy prayer line two toward Lysstrup, which I remember from last year. This one is actually more comfortable to ride than the other one. It seemed a bit noisier the previous year. Yes, over on your side, there are ships and other things out by the water. Next stop, Nørreport. Yes, Nørreport in Aarhus is worth seeing, mainly since it's located so close to the street where the train runs. You can see all the cars lined up in Copenhagen, but not so much elsewhere. Oh yes, I saw SK alive at home on the internet. It was posted on Facebook. Yes, probably, I could imagine there are different groups, since it is. Then we turn the corner, many colored cars—yes. Is this where I can be cheeky and say that over here, they also have nets? Yes, next stop, Stockholm Dam, and we just changed seats. We found out that there are 17 stops on this trip, and we have about 13 left. We just had a nice chat with another passenger. It was enjoyable. I think it was that color bus we rode that day when we went out to her, where I was supposed to pick up the skirt from last year, Erling. That’s because it’s the Aarhus house, which is blue. Yes, yes, but then it’s very fitting that it was blue. We’ve taken it, though we didn’t go there this time. No, we didn’t. I actually think it was in Ejby, like the one that asked if it was just a little outside Aarhus. And McDonald's—yeah, that’s over on the other side. I don't care that they also have it here; just like how Netto is everywhere, McDonald’s probably is in most larger cities. Yes, every larger city worth its salt has a McDonald's or Netto. Well, next stop, Vandtårnet Ringvejen—that also tells me something. I think there was also a bus that stopped out there at one time. I also believe we have most of this light rail system to ourselves today; not many are on it, but that’s typical for evenings and holidays. It was nice because we got to sit and talk for a long time. I should have just stopped there, but we kept going into the countryside. You can see—yes, you can probably say they aren’t finished yet; they haven’t even started building. Well, nothing has really come yet, line two towards Lysstrup Trel. It could be Lysstrup, maybe a little out in the countryside. You can't say for sure, so we try both, all in the city and in Yde. Yes, yes, uh-huh, next stop is H. She just said the hop house. Oh, it's close to the cars. Goodness. That's one of the things I like about Aarhus — it's so close to green areas. It’s great to see as a tourist. Then, it's nice, it depends on whether this one drives back. Erling, it does? Yes. So, let me put it another way. It depends on how far apart they are, because if we have to wait an hour, then it's not that exciting. So, we'll check that out just before then. I, Sid, can say I have... You don't have me along the cycle paths. Then we can go home to the series again, EV to combine. Yes, yes, I can at least send something to you then. We’ll have to see Esbjerg Bygade. Well, then we're about to be at the end station, if it's called Lysbjerg Bygade now, LBJ. Sorry, Lisbjerg. We're at least closer to the station. I can hear Visbjerg here—press stop. So, we'll soon be at the last stop. I'll grab my gloves from my jacket pocket, then we'll head up the hills. We’ve really come to the countryside, Erling. But man, let’s say in relation to it, the trip to Odder so, uh, goes relatively quickly. How crazy that they’ve made a light rail all the way out here to Erling, I say. How crazy that they’ve made a light rail all the way out here to Å. There is also near the water out here, but it’s not... F væ i h? No, but you can say that in a way. Say, it has come now. It has come now. Yes, the trip to GR is the old FIR. Well, then they just made it up instead of... It's actually funny to think about. No, it's that new one there, just one more stop. Yes, that’s it. So, then we made it all the way to Lysstrup and Erling. He has just been out taking some pictures of the train before it starts.By Alexandra hansen - August 12, 2023.

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Aarhus Tram Docu (2022)This documentary showcases the Aarhus Tram network, which has been in operation for over four years. Denmark's first tram network is analysed with key features and places to visit. 0:00 intro 0:49 Ruteoversigt 1:25 Aarhus H og Park Allé 4:19 Indre strækning 4:55 DOKK1 5:30 Skolebakken 7:00 Mod Universitetet 8:02 Uni og Parken 9:50 En køretur 12:01 AUH 13:19 Jørgen Leth fortæller næste stop 16:24 Viby J 17:55 køreplan 18:32 Materiel og besøg på depotet 24:33 Fremtidige planer 24:45 Outro In 1971, the last tram ran through the streets of Aarhus. Buses became the preferred mode of transport because they offer greater flexibility. This led to a 46-year gap, and after a significant mistake, some permits were missing. On December 21, 2017, the tram service was finally revived. It now has a new, smart name—the Light Rail. The first section to open was from Aarhus H to Universitetshospitalet in 2018. You could travel to Odder via Viby J, Beder, and Malling, as well as north of Lisbjergskolen. In 2019, the long-awaited final section to Grenå was completed, bringing the train back to Djursland. On the same day, Lisbjerg Bygade and Lystrup stations opened, making it easier to switch lines without having to go into the city center first. The largest and busiest stop on the Light Rail is Aarhus H. Here, DSB's Intercity and Intercity Express trains connect to Copenhagen, Aalborg, and even Hamburg via Padborg. Arriva's local trains go to Struer via Silkeborg and Herning, as well as to Struer via Langå and Viborg. At Banegårdspladsen and Park Allé, just two minutes from the Light Rail, you can transfer to most city bus routes. The inner route begins here. [Music] Just 700 meters from Aarhus H, the first stop is Dokk1, which features a library, meeting rooms, DR Weather and Sports studios—Aarhus's new gathering place. With underground parking and the Light Rail access, getting around is easy. After another 300 meters, we arrive at Skolebakken, offering a great view of the inner harbor—perfect for a walk on a warm summer evening. Shortly after Skolebakken, the Light Rail splits into two lines: one through Risskoven, the other along Nørrebrogade and Randersvej. [Nørreport] We reach Nørreport after 600 meters, then continue another 600 meters to Universitetsparken, where you can enjoy a peaceful moment by the lake during the annual boat race, where departments compete for Det Gyldne Bækken. All the university's original buildings are made of yellow bricks. The university is so large that we get off at the next station, Ringgaden. We skip the following stations: Stjernepladsen, Stockholmsgade, and Vandtårnet. [Stockholmsgade] [Nehrus Allé] We pass Nehrus Allé and DR Aarhus, which have easy and quick access from the city center. The trip on the inner line concludes after 18 minutes at Aarhus University Hospital (AUH), with eight departures per hour on weekdays. We then switch to the line through Risskoven and enjoy the ride aboard one of three train sets with Jørgen Leth as the announcer (2101, 1101, and 1107). [Torsøvej] [Line 1, Towards Aarhus Central Station] [Østbanetorvet] [Line 1, Towards Aarhus Central Station] The second major hub is in the southern suburb of Viby Jylland, where connections to Arriva's local trains to Silkeborg and Herning, as well as DSB regional trains to Fredericia, are available. The Light Rail departs here every 15 minutes, as shown in the timetable. From Aarhus, there are ten departures northward during the day. Two go towards Ryomgård/Grenå via Torsøvej, while eight head via AUH, with four continuing to Lystrup and two to Lisbjergskolen. The inner route has a frequency of approximately every 7.5 minutes, with a six-minute interval between Aarhus H and Skolebakken, and four southbound departures per hour—two to Odder and two to Mårslet. Let's review the train types. First, the Variobahn, primarily serving Odder-Lisbjergskolen/Lystrup, is 32.3 meters long, with a top speed of 80 km/h, and is mainly designed for street running. Its short, agile carriages accommodate around 225 passengers with small seating groups for short distances. Features include power sockets, a DMI indicator, and flexible space. The second type is Tango, composed of three joined carriages, measuring 39.2 meters in length with a top speed of 100 km/h, providing room for approximately 266 passengers. It offers more comfortable seating and includes modern amenities such as mobile phone sockets, flexible space, and information screens. Footage from 2016 shows the depot, preparation, and control center. Plans include several studies for a potential extension between Aarhus Ø and Brabrand, linking the growing port area and Brabrand to the Light Rail network. Despite ongoing challenges, the Light Rail continues to evolve. The openings in Odense and Copenhagen suggest a more stable future for such systems. This concludes the documentary about Aarhus's Light Rail. Hope you enjoyed it. See you in the following video...By Roth Production - February 11, 2022.

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Aarhus Light Rail at Djursland (2023)Video clip of Letbanen's Tango train set running on the track to Grenå. The cliffs are recorded in the easternmost part of the track, between Ryomgård and Grenå. 1. Tango set 2111 in the overpass on Engvej in Kolind. 2. Tangosett 2104 at the station in Kolind on the way to Grenå. 3. Tangosett 2102 east of Ryomgård on the way to Grenå. 4. Tangosett 2104 runs from Ryomgård towards Aarhus. 5. Tangosæt 2103 runs over the Grenå in Grenå towards Aarhus. 6. Tangosset 2110 runs between Hessel and Grenå on the way to Grenå.By Lasse Duusgaard - July 6, 2023.

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A trip with the Aarhus Light Rail (2018)I was on a trip with LETBANEN from Odder to Lisbjerg School, where I filmed almost the entire trip and I decided during the trip that everything that was filmed should be used here for my YouTube channel, so a lot of it has been split up a bit at the same time with the fact that there have been more parts, i.e. more sieved of it, so this is part 4 / sieved 4 Part 5 / sifted 5: The first four are combined into one and split up very quickly, so that there are only four. The first four are grace, which you have not seen lead, and number 5 is all four combined into one and split very quickly so that it doesn't take too long! And it has to be said that I try very hard to be a bit like Rasmus Brohave, so I also advertise him.By Mikkel Mathias - September 30, 2018.

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Unguarded railway crossing at Odder (2026)PLEASE NOTE Information: City: Odder Road: Århusvej Line: L2 Operation: Aarhus Light Rail Trains passing: Stadler Variobahn as L2 at 16:07 towards Lystrup at a speed of 76 km/h (typhoon) Stadler Variobahn as L2 at 16:23 towards Odder at a speed of 79 km/h Stadler Variobahn as L2 at 16:39 towards Lystrup at a speed of 39 km/h (typhoon) Stadler Tango as L2 at 16:54 towards Odder at a speed of 43 km/h Stadler Tango as L2 at 17:16 towards Lystrup at a speed of 34 km/h (typhoon) I can be followed here: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6YxW5dND0z-ZVi_IOM4Ew Discord Server: https://discord.gg/k5BmQpxqMG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gustavharpsoe/ Anything on this channel may not be used without permission from Gustav and credit. If you have any questions regarding things, you can contact me on either discord or instagram.

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