Trustrup (Aarhus)
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Aarhus Letbane stops
Aarhus H, Assedrup, Beder, Dokk1, Gammel Skejby, Grenaa, Gunnar Clausens Vej, Hessel, Hjortshøj, Hornslet, Hovmarken, Humlehuse, Klokhøjen, Kollind, Kongsvang, Lisbjerg Bygade, Lisbjerg-Terp, Lisbjergskolen, Løgten, Lystrup, Malling, Mårslet, Mølleparken, Mørke, Nehrus Allé, Nørreport, Nørrevænget, Nye, Odder, Olof Palmes Alle, Øllegårdsvej, Østbanetorvet, Risskov Strandpark, Rosenhøj, Rude Havvej, Ryomgård, Skolebakken, Stjernepladsen, Stockholmsgade, The University, Thorsager, Torsøvej, Tranbjerg, Trustrup, Universitetshospitalet, Universitetsparken, Vandtårnet (Ringvejen), Vestre Strandallé, Viby, and Vilhelmsborg.
Photos and videos from Trustrup (Aarhus)
Aarhus light rail line L1 with low-floor articulated tram 2103-2203 at Trustrup (2024)By Henrik Boye..
Aarhus light rail line L1 with low-floor articulated tram 2111-2211 at Trustrup (2024)By Henrik Boye..
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I Rode EVERY Light Rail System in Denmark! (2024)...at least until Copenhagen opens its light rail system in 2025.
In just 24 hours, I'll ride the entire light rail system in Denmark, covering both of them. We've arrived in Odense, Denmark's third-largest city. We're on the 8:13 train to Svendborg. Oh my gosh, it's a tiny train, and this is so exciting—lots of like, oh my gosh, nice big tray table with a coffee thingy. We're only on this for a couple of stops; we're basically using it to get to the end of the light rail here. Well, thanks for the trip, you little weirdo. I love how tiny this platform is—it's so cute. Over here is the end of the light rail, which I actually can't ride until 8:30. I did this weird thing where you can pre-book a ticket via the app, but you have to schedule it, so it's not available until 8:30, so I'm stuck in this weird little area until then. Look how little space it takes to fit all these bikes—that’s think how much more space it would take to fill with cars if you’d use the same number. This line runs every 7.5 minutes throughout the day, which is very convenient. And something cool is they have separate countdown clocks for each platform, so there's only one train here now, but we know it's leaving in 6 minutes. The next train on this platform isn't leaving for 13 minutes. Slightly concerning, but it appears I need to be online for the ticket to be processed. That is a bit of a concern, given there's no Wi-Fi here. Here's a fun fact: besides the card, which is mainly for residents in Denmark, there's no way to get a physical single ticket. I guess if they yell at me, I'll say there was nothing else I could do. Here’s the route we're taking. We’re going to make our way through the university slowly, then up into town, looping around the city center, and ending at what I believe is a shopping mall. It’s actually quite a long trip, about 40 minutes. This is nice; it's very open. Looks like a couple of stops at the university are temporarily closed or something—first of all, the grassy tracks. Second, I assume this is slated for redevelopment because there's nothing here currently. Light rail station, accessible car dealership—that’s really the middle of nowhere. There are just some random office parks here and there, along with Park and Ride facilities. Wow, these bike racks are so cute. This is a park-and-ride facility with an indoor waiting room. Oh my God, there's a lot of construction going on here now, so in a few years, this will be a much bigger deal than it is now, and the tram will be more useful. Here are the closed areas—there will be a new hospital built on this site. Again, a lot of development around this line. It’s impressive how the tram here has its own right-of-way, with no roads crossing it. On both sides, there’s just construction. That outbound tram is very busy—I think the peak direction now is probably toward the university, not into the city. Perhaps it's the fog, but this large park appears quite ominous. I didn’t know Carl’s Jr. was exported here. There’s a whole stop just for IKEA—that's awesome. I think that's the building the station serves. It’s annoying how there's parking right between us, and you can't tell from this angle that this apartment complex also has parking out front. I wonder if some of these complexes were built before the light rail came in because the newer ones seem to be designed around the line, whereas these older ones were probably here first. The train I’m on is standing room only. I was going to complain about how twisty this line is, but clearly it doesn't matter—tons of people are using it now. We’re entering more old-school dense residential neighborhoods, and I think because of that, we're just seeing more tram passengers commuting into the city. This is a great use of street space, featuring tram tracks, one lane for cars, a protected bike lane, and a sidewalk. Now it's fully pedestrianized, which is even better. Here’s the Central Station, which apparently has this huge building attached. Oh, a light rail-accessible stadium right here. Now we’re at Tarup Center, which is pretty desolate, and the mall doesn't open until 10, so I think we'll take the tram back into the city center. Here’s the mall—you definitely can't say it's not transit-accessible. And given that the mall isn't open, this stop seems very popular—there are already several people here. I got off in the pedestrianized city center, which I’d call an old town, but it's actually quite modern. Overall, this is a perfect tram line—it covers a large part of the city. The university generates a lot of ridership. It runs straight through the city center on its own dedicated track, which is really cool.By Miles in Transit - .
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Tripreport: Letbanen line L1 Grenaa to Aarhus centralstation (2023)Today we are taking the letbanen from Grenaa to Aarhus centralstation in Denmark.By Liams Universe - .
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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 - .
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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 - .
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Historic Map of Aarhus Light Rail (2022)Map of Aarhus tramway and its opening dates for the lines in stage 1, along with a proposed future line to Brabrand.
The first line to open was the inner line connecting Aarhus Central Station and University Hospital. The following year, 2018, marked the first time you could ride the tram to Odder. Passing through Viby J, Beder, and Malling to the north, as well as Lisbjergskolen, the line became fully operational on April 30, 2019. This was the final year the line was ready to serve Grenaa, allowing passengers once again to travel by train on Djursland. On the same day, the line from Lisbjerg to Lystrup opened. This improvement makes it easier to transfer lines without needing to go to Skolebakken or Aarhus H, which takes more time. Currently, ongoing surveys are exploring the possibility of a future line connecting Aarhus East and Brabrand, linking these popular areas to the network.By Roth Production - .
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Aarhus Central Station - Grenaa 01:17 min (2020)Fast track: Aarhus H to Grenaa with the light rail in Denmark
Take the train from Aarhus to Grenaa in Denmark :)By Icebraker78 - .
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Light rail to Grenaa (2019)On 12 May 2019, the last stretch of the Århus light rail's first stage was dedicated to Greena. Throughout the day, there was free travel between Aarhus and Grenaa, where the event started with an inaugural train (or tram train) to Grenaa that stopped at certain places along the way, where the various municipalities welcomed the light rail.
However, it also meant that a few departures along the way were canceled and all the departures during the day were full of happy people who were going to try the light rail and even though the space was tight, people were good at making room for each other. By SJB Media 1996 - .