Photos by Odense Letbane from Odense
There are 77 tram and light rail photos by Odense Letbane from Odense (Denmark) on Tram Travels.
Added Postcard: Odense Light Rail with low-floor articulated tram 02 "Kompasset" close by Albani Torv (2006)By Odense Letbane.
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Meet a light rail driver (2025)Torben Asmussen has been a light rail driver at Odense Light Rail since the service began operating in May 2022. Even longer, because he was part of the first team of light rail drivers who were hired in 2021. In the video, he explains why he applied for the job at the time, and afterwards, he takes us into his workplace — the cockpit of a light rail train.
My name is Torben Asmussen, and I've been working at Ban since we started in 2021. A typical day for me is nine hours of work with three days off, totaling 37 hours per week, spread across all days of the week. My shift on a Mix bus typically starts at 4 a.m. and lasts nine hours. Currently, it runs from noon until 9 p.m., spanning late afternoon to 1 a.m. During my shift, I usually make about five trips back and forth—from Hjallse to T T and back—each trip taking roughly an hour and a half. I applied for the light rail driver position when it was advertised on October 20. At that time, due to COVID-19 and my experience driving tourist buses abroad, I thought it might not be feasible. But I looked at the long-term prospects. Since I work in Copenhagen, an opportunity arose here, and I’ve always been inspired by trains on rails that seem to just fit onto a hairnet—yet they drive. So I applied, and I was hired here in F21. This is our workplace—the driver's cabin of a light rail vehicle. We have a key that fits the door and the vehicle, allowing us to activate everything. There’s a black button for neutral parking and to put it in drive, though we usually stay parked. There’s a black lever that controls the drive and brake—the only controls we have. It’s like an accelerator and brake combined. Also, there's a dead man’s switch, which activates as soon as I let go of it, and the vehicle either honks or brakes itself. I need to press this black lever every 17 seconds to prevent automatic braking. Inside the cabin, we have lights, lamps, a horn, and a ring lock—everything we need. The green button here is crucial for passengers. When we press it, the doors can be opened, indicated by a green light. Once the doors are open, the traction lock disengages, meaning we can't accelerate or brake, so the vehicle remains stationary. We then check the mirrors for passenger safety, and when everything looks good, the green light comes on again, and we continue driving. That’s it. We have about 20 seconds to complete each couple of laps.By Odense Letbane - .
Most viewed - Sign: The Christmas Express in Odense at Brandts Klædefabrik (2024)Ride through Odense's Christmas-lit streets, where magical Christmas experiences await you and your loved ones. Regardless of whether you will buy Christmas gifts, enjoy æbleskiver, or experience the city's Christmas markets, the magic of Christmas and the heart of Odense. Play in Juleekspressen's game Play every day for many great gift cards. To participate, you must collect Christmas decorations and decorate the Christmas tree. Every time you play, you increase your chance of winning! You can play in the whole city. See where and when you start the game. Scan the QR code and start your game right here! VisitOdense visitodense.dk/jul
Sign: Odense at Parkering Odense Syd Park & Ride (2024)Odense
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Sign: Odense by Kontrol centret (2024)Odense Light Rail
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Sign: Thank you for not smoking at the station (2023)Odense Light Rail
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Postcard: Look the light rail in the eye - keep a good eye on each other (2023)How safe are you in traffic? Take the theory test and win an electric scooter at seletbanen.dkBy Odense Letbane - .
Postcard: The Rejsekortet is your easiest and cheapest ticket for the Light Rail (2023)By Odense Letbane..
Keyring from Odense Light Rail, the back (2023)The light rail runs every 7.5 minutes.By Odense Letbane - .
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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 - .
Sign: Parkplätze sind für Benutzer der Stadtbahn und der Fernbusse reserviert (2022)No Long-term Parking.By Odense Letbane - .
Travel card for Odense Letbane, the back (2022)Find card terms and travel rules at www.rejsekort.dk
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Travel card for Odense Letbane, the front (2022)Travel Card
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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 - .
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Light rail trip from Hjallese st. to Tarup Center, seen from the driver's cabin (2022)I hope that after some time the travel time can be reduced as you gain experience with the light rail's flow, as 42 minutes is quite slow compared to Aalborg Plusbus's 12 km in 30 minutes, which they have also said is a bit conservative.By Odense Letbane - .
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See the light rail route in three minutes (2022)Join us on a light rail ride, where you travel the route in three minutes and see selected stations and places along the light rail route.By Odense Letbane - .
Sign: Don't play on the platform (2022)Look the light rail in the eye
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Sign: Look the light rail in the eye. It can't turn around (2022)Read more about your safety at seletbanen.dk
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Sign: Look up from your phone. Look the light rail in the eye (2022)Read more about your safety at seletbanen.dkBy Odense Letbane - .
Sign: Use the pedestrian crossing. Look the light rail in the eye (2022)Read more about your security at seletbanen.dkBy Odense Letbane - .
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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 - .
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Johnny Wøllekær from the Stadsarkivet about the city's historical development (2022)City archivist Johnny Wøllekær talks about Odense's development from trams to motorway to light rail and urban transformation.
Thanks to Historiens Hus for lending photos.By Odense Letbane - .
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Why have light rail systems become popular? (2022)Traffic planner Mette Olesen (PhD) discusses how the popularity of light rail systems worldwide is a result of the past 50 years of traffic planning, which has led to cities being increasingly congested with cars.By Odense Letbane - .
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What does the light rail mean for Borgernes Hus? (2022)Kent Skov Andreasen, who is the head of Libraries and Citizen Services at Borgernes Hus, discusses what he expects from the light rail when it opens.By Odense Letbane - .
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The light rail is being built in the city centre (2022)The light rail work from the first sod to the last tile - and the first light rail train. See the entire process, from the first excavation to the pouring of concrete and the laying of tiles, before the first light rail train can run tests on the line.By Odense Letbane - .
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SDU talks about the university's expectations for the light rail (2022)University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind discusses the university's expectations for the opening of the light rail and what will happen in the campus area in the coming year.By Odense Letbane - .
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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.
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Peter Bøgholm from Odense City and his expectations for the light rail (2022)Peter Bøgholm, Director of Odense City, discusses his expectations for what the light rail will mean for the center of Odense.By Odense Letbane - .
Postcard: The light rail runs every 7.5 minutes on weekdays (2022)And every 15 minutes in the evening and on the
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Therefore, the light rail's test runs produce noise and vibrations (2021)Music: Bensound.comBy Odense Letbane - .
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The light rail test runs to Tarup Center for the first time (2021)The light rail was tested at Tarup Center for the first time on Monday, November 22. The train was pulled by a service vehicle to Stadionvej and ran the rest of the trip with electricity.By Odense Letbane - .
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Traffic safety in the new district on TBT (2021)Magnus Buhl Holo from Odense Letbane discusses the security measures implemented in the new district on the old Thomas B. Thriges Gade in the center of Odense. They must ensure that cyclists and pedestrians are safe while traveling through the area with the light rail.By Odense Letbane - .
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Culture manager Nanna Løkken Andersen from Odeon about the light rail (2021)Nanna Løkken Andersen talks about the expectations Odeon has for the light rail when it opens.By Odense Letbane - .
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Rune Bille from Idrætsparken talks about his expectations for the light rail (2021)Rune Bille, head of Leisure and Folkeoplysning, talks about the various opportunities that the light rail will offer to Idrætsparken's users in the future.By Odense Letbane - .
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Casper Bach Andersen from Rosengårdcenter about the light rail (2021)Manager Casper Bach Andersen from Rosengårdcentret talks about the center's expectations for the light rail.By Odense Letbane - .
Sign: Remember that there is electricity in the light rail's overhead wires (2021)Se, hvordan du arbejder sikkert: odenseletbane.dkBy Odense Letbane - .
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First test run with the light rail in the city centre (2021)The first line check in the center of Bolbro was carried out with two trains on a rainy Saturday evening at the end of August.By Odense Letbane - .
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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 - .
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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 - .
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The light rail test runs from Hjallese to the IKEA station (2021)In weeks 5 and 6, the light rail ran for the first time from the operation and maintenance center in Hjallese to IKEA Station on Ørbækvej. It took place at a walking pace and was a so-called "line check", where all conditions on the track and interactions with trains, signals, etc., were checked by a large contingent of personnel. However, the test runs will soon kick into gear when the light rail drivers need to be trained. And later in the spring, the test run will be extended to the entire light rail section.By Odense Letbane - .
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Take a virtual tour of the light rail control center (2020)Join us on a virtual tour of Odense Light Rail's control and maintenance center, where you can experience details from both the light rail trains and get inside the control and maintenance center in Hjallese. Managing Director Mogens Hagelskær provides a thorough review of the light rail train, both externally and internally, and discusses the design process itself. Construction manager Søren Thrane provides an in-depth look at various parts of the extensive control and maintenance center, including the workshop hall, wash hall, control room, and office facilities.
Welcome to the tour here at the control center, the facility for controlling and maintaining Odense Light Rail. My name is Mogens Hagelskær, and I am the CEO of Odense Light Rail. I am Søren Thrane, the construction manager at Odense Light Rail. We are standing outside the control and maintenance center, which is the heart of Odense Light Rail, when we begin operations. It is a building just over 8,000 square meters, constructed here over the past few years. Inside, there are already 16 train sets ready to operate on the 14.5-kilometer track. The trains will serve 26 stations along this route, with an expected interval of 7.5 minutes during daytime, and slightly longer gaps during off-peak hours. Today, this location is the core of our light rail system—where trains are maintained, operated in the evenings and nights, and monitored constantly. We will take you on a tour of both inside and outside the train. So, welcome. We are standing here in front of one of our highlights in the project—the train itself. Designing large infrastructure projects involves making sure they match the city they serve. We chose colors and styles that fit Odense and reflect its character. The train features a calm, uniform design. The base color is a creamy white that conveys calmness and a sense of exclusivity, similar to luxury infrastructure. We added a red accent on the top, which is our signature color. The choice of red over blue and green was inspired by Odense’s warm climate—red roofs, yellow sidewalks, and stones—colors that naturally resonate with the city. Inside the train, a quiet, cohesive design welcomes passengers. Look down the length of the train. You'll see a uniform appearance, with the only variation being the red seats, which match the exterior accents—our corporate color—inviting people to sit down comfortably. Further inside, the bars are kept in pure black and white to maintain contrast and clarity. They could have been decorated with colorful LED lights. Still, we chose simplicity to aid visually impaired passengers—who highlighted the importance of high contrast—and to support the overall calm aesthetic. The flex room here replaced extra rows of seats with foldable ones, allowing better capacity during rush hours or busy periods, facilitating easy entry and exit. An additional door enhances passenger flow. The train features an information system with a traditional display showing the current station, along with screens and sound systems that have been removed to keep the environment peaceful. We want riding the train to be a calm, relaxed experience, where passengers can feel comfortable and have respectful conversations. We’ve also worked closely with accessibility groups to optimize contrast for handrails and other features. The entire train design prioritizes accessibility, with no steps inside, allowing free movement throughout. The level platforms enable direct entry and exit at stations, ensuring high accessibility. We’ve also extensively utilized pictograms on windows and doors to assist all passengers.By Odense Letbane - .
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Virtual tour of the light rail headquarters and the light rail train (2020)Get a quick insight into the facilities at the light rail control and maintenance center in Hjallese. This is where the trains will be overnighted, washed and nursed, and here is also the large control center from which light rail operations are monitored. Also come on board a light rail train and see how great it looks in the very special Odense design. If you want to see more, click on the link here and get a deeper insight into the light rail's upcoming headquarters and trains.By Odense Letbane - .
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This is how the light rail departure screens work (2020)Graphic designer Janik Frithioff from Odense Letbane discusses the functions of the platforms' exit screens, which must ensure high readability and ease of use, particularly for blind users.
We have developed an information system that displays relevant information on a departure screen. On the platform, you can see when the next train is arriving and in which direction. We can also display additional details on the "3rd line" of the departure screen, informing you of any operational irregularities. Regarding user-friendliness, we focus on displaying relevant and accurate information. For this, we use a specially designed font that ensures high readability, especially from a distance. Even from afar, you can see when your train is leaving. Additionally, we use a solar film to maintain readability even under direct sunlight. The departure screens face challenges because they are located at the ends of the platforms and lack a roof, exposing them to weather, wind, and sunlight. On all platforms, alongside an emergency telephone, we have a TTS button—short for text-to-speech. This device helps blind users; they can feel the button and, when pressed, it announces what is shown on the departure screen. This way, they can always know when the light rail will arrive.By Odense Letbane - .
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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 - .
Sign: Light rail is running tests in southern Odense (2020)Look the light rail in the eye.By Odense Letbane - .
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The light rail train will be test-driven for the first time on the track (2020)On Tuesday, 21 April 2020, a light rail train ran for the first time on the track in Odense. The test runs have started - initially on the stretch along Hestehaven.By Odense Letbane - .
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How to drill a 17.5 m long concrete pile into the ground (2020)Odense Light Rail is building a transformer station on Nyborgvej. The ground is soft and moist, so the foundation must be secured with 21 concrete piles. A huge drilling machine has been used for the work - see how it is done here.
We are constructing a transformer station on Nyborgvej. The ground here is soft and moist. Therefore, the foundation must be reinforced with a total of 21 concrete piles. A large drilling machine is used for this work. It drills downward through the soft soil layers. When solid clay appears, the drilling stops. This occurs at about 17.5 meters depth in this location. The drill is then slowly lifted. Simultaneously, free-flowing concrete is pumped into the hole. Once the drill is removed and the hole filled with concrete, iron reinforcement is placed into the concrete. The entire process takes approximately half an hour. The concrete must then set before construction can begin.By Odense Letbane - .
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Odense Light Rail told in pictures (2020)See highlights from the light rail construction in 2020, which reached several essential milestones despite the pandemic. Receipt of all 16 train sets, completion of the control and maintenance center in Hjallese, installation of running power systems with masts and cables on virtually all 14 kilometers of track, completion of tracks and stations with a few exceptions and handling several unforeseen challenges - and not least completion of spaces and areas near the light rail, including in front of the Sports Park.By Odense Letbane - .
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The first months of track work in Odense (2019)The work to build the light rail in Odense is in full swing, and in several places in the city the track is now fading out. Here are some pictures from the first months of track work.By Odense Letbane - .
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The year that passed at Odense Light Rail's control centre (2019)During 2019, the light rail's large control center was erected in Hjallese. Work is currently underway here at high pressure, because the control center must be ready to receive the first light rail trains when they arrive shortly from Stadler's plant near Berlin.By Odense Letbane - .
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The year that was spent on Odense Letbane's track work (2019)During 2019, track work has spread to the entire light rail section in Odense. It has not been without bumps in the road, but in many places the light rail track has really started to become clear. Relive the year on the track work in pictures.By Odense Letbane - .
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Odense Letbane's design: Values, colors and logo (2018)Lars Larson from Kontrapunkt explains how Odense Light Rail's color scheme and logo play together with the values that the light rail must live up to according to future users.By Odense Letbane - .
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Odense Light Rail's design: The stations and the track (2018)Project manager Thomas Sjøgren explains how Odense Light Rail's stations will be designed and how they will play well together with the City of Odense.By Odense Letbane - .
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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 - .
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Safety - Odense Light Rail (2018)We attach importance to the safety of you and your colleagues. That's why we made this film.By Odense Letbane - .
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Safety at Odense Light Rail (2018)We emphasize your safety and the safety of your colleagues, and that is why we have made this film.By Odense Letbane - .
Drawing: A brief overview of Odense Light Rail (2018)* The first stage of the light rail will be established from 2016-2020
* 26 stations in total from Tarup in the north to Hjallese in the south
* 14 km of track
* Departure every 10 minutes from all stations
* Travel time from north to south is approx. 42 minutes incl. stops
* Connection to the bus network, regional trains and intercity trains
* In operation from 5 am to 1 am
* 35,000 passengers on a weekday
* 1 million passengers per month
* 13 million passengers per year
* 12 light rail vehicles on the route in total
* One light rail vehicle is approx. 42 meters long and 2.65 meters wide
From heavy traffic to light rail: 250 passengers in a light rail
this is equivalent to 4 city buses
this is equivalent to 208 cars with 1.2 passengers in each
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: letbane@odense.dk
You can see more at: www.odenseletbane.dkBy Odense Letbane - .
USB flash drive from Odense Light Rail, the back (2018)Odense Light Rail in brief
* The light rail will be established from 2016-2020
* 26 stations in total, from Tarup to Hjallese
* 14 km of track
*Departure every 10 min. from all stations
* Travel time from north to south is approx. 42 minutes incl. stops
*Connection to bus network, regional trains and intercity trains
Odense Light Rail
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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 - .
Drawing: This is what the Odense light rail will look like when it runs in 2020 (2017)Follow the work of creating the future at odenseletbane.dk.By Odense Letbane - .
Drawing: We plant two new trees for every tree we cut down (2017)Follow the work and sign up for the newsletter at odenseletbane.dk.
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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 - .