What is the difference between a light rail and a bus? (2022) Stop: Kongensgade .Odense Letbane .April 6, 2022 .
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Read more Read less Description 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.
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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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Ride the Odense Light Rail (2025) Hey, today I am uploading a ride on the Odense Light Rail from Hjællese St. to Campus Odense. By Möve Zockt - Gaming, Trainspotting und mehr -
June 14, 2025 .
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A Lift along the Odense Letbane (Tramway in Denmark) A short ride along the Odense Letbane, the Tramway in Denmark's third-largest city.
Running from the Hjallese Station to the Tarup Center mall via Downtown Odense, it connects a university, major medical center, the downtown area, and more.
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August 9, 2024 .
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The light rail in Odense (2022) The light rail in Odense is well on its way to opening day on May 28. This means, among other things, that the system is being tested intensively, and the light rail is currently running roughly as it would in normal operation.
NoahsTrainsDK is a YouTube channel dedicated to the Danish railway and all its aspects. The channel tries to cover news within the railway as much as possible that could be relevant to you. By NoahsTrainsDK -
May 14, 2022 .
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Test driving and traffic safety in southern Odense (2021) Light rail test driver Lars Nybo from Stadler discusses the dangerous traffic situations he has already experienced and encourages people to be vigilant about the light rail and follow traffic laws. By Odense Letbane -
July 7, 2021 .
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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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Construction for more than 15 billion kroner along the light rail (2017) The light rail must attract investment to Odense – just as it has been seen in other light rail cities. More than DKK 15 billion worth of construction is already planned along the light rail, and more will be added. The rails give investors a guarantee that the location will also be attractive in the future. Get an overview of the many buildings here. By Odense Letbane -
April 11, 2017 .
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