Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208

Aarhus Letbane
Operational

2017: Delivered as Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208, 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/t.

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Aarhus Light Rail - The inner section (2018)A visit to Aarhus Light Rail, recorded on 07-12-2018 at various places along the inner section.By Simon Andersen - July 12, 2018.

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Aarhus Light Rail first day of operation (2017)On Thursday 21 December at 11.00, the first light rail train ran in Aarhus with passengers. It ran from Aarhus H and to the terminus Universitetshospitalet. There was a lot of interest in riding the light rail this day, as it was free to ride. I was on the first regular trip at 11 a.m. towards the University Hospital and this train set was packed with happy passengers. The talk on the train focused a lot on the fact that the light rail was delayed for almost 3 months, but that it was great that it had now come into operation. However, several passengers were disappointed that it was not Jørgen Leth who announced the stations on the train. The light rail is filmed at Aarhus H - where the first train arrives before 11 a.m. Then at Dokk1, where two sets of trains cross. The light rail is then seen turning from the coastal road onto Nørport, where the light rail train set, like cars, must flash when turning. Finally, the arrival at the University Hospital (at Skejby Hospital) is seen.By Lasse Duusgaard - December 21, 2017.

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Aarhus Light Rail is a Success (2020)Multimedia content from the Distrita family shows that the Aarhus light rail is a success. That represents the future of tram-trains. #AarhusLightrail is the future for Aarhus and the world. #Aarhusletbane is a significant success that promotes better climate conditions for #Aarhuspublictransport and its passengers. Tram-trains that can serve as both city trams and local trains simultaneously are what transit cities worldwide need. In this video, I aim to reveal and explain why. Hello, wonderful person. Now you can experience the world's most modern tram-train light rail network in Aarhus, Denmark. It is a public transportation network that connects Aarhus with neighboring villages and towns with reliable service. Let me guide you through Aarhus’s cutting-edge tram-train light rail system and explain why Aarhus is doing it right. One of the most frustrating aspects of visiting a new town without tram service is that bus-only cities and villages often have confusing bus routes, with maps that change frequently without notice. It’s also very easy for politicians and transportation decision-makers to alter routes as they see fit. When Aarhus in Denmark decided to introduce a tram-train system, I completely changed my opinion about this remarkable city. Everyone worldwide should recognize that this duo-tramway system is a superior alternative to traditional local trains. Smaller infrastructure can be much more cost-effective, flexible, and efficient. Tram-trains, such as those in Karlsruhe, Germany, or Den Haag in the Netherlands, or the new system in Oregon, Denmark, are perfect examples. They are among the most flexible and economical transit options a city or town can have. In Aarhus, Denmark, and the surrounding Jutland area, which has a population of approximately 256,000, traffic issues prompted the city to expand its network. The first section opened in 2017 and has been a remarkable success because these tram-trains operate in dual mode—they run at tramway speeds within the city center and local train speeds outside the city. In the city center, they follow tram rules, while outside, they operate like local trains, requiring passengers to change. Some stops outside the city center are signal-request only; if no one is at the platform, the tram-train doesn't stop. Once leaving the city, speeds double, and you hardly notice the difference from a traditional local train. The key feature is that all stations are accessible for strollers and wheelchair users—no stairs needed, making it accessible and convenient for everyone. This successful light rail system is an example other cities worldwide should follow. The entire network makes it easy for residents on the outskirts of Aarhus to get quickly to the city center or across town. The two-line light rail tramway network offers residents numerous options. As more people use it, the network has become a significant source of income, demonstrating its value. Overall, this project shows a commitment to protecting the environment and creating attractive cities. Share this video with anyone interested in political and urban planning topics, highlighting how tram-train light rail systems are cost-effective, costing about half of what a traditional local train system would. Subscribe and share this video. Help save the planet, let towns breathe more, and direct funds toward making cities more appealing. Check out www.distrita.com for more content, created by Trond Grindbolt and Meehaul Bergsith since 2009. We hope you enjoy watching this type of content.By Dirk Diekmann - July 19, 2020.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Aarhus H (2021)By Janus Boye.
March 19, 2021.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Gunnar Clausens Vej (2021)By Henrik Boye.
April 4, 2021.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Kongsvang (2020)By Janus Boye.
November 23, 2020.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Kongsvang (2021)By Janus Boye.
March 12, 2021.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Skolebakken (2024)By Henrik Boye.
February 24, 2024.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Tranbjerg (2021)By Henrik Boye.
January 31, 2021.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Universitetshospitalet (2024)By Henrik Boye.
June 17, 2024.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 near Gunnar Clausens Vej (2021)By Henrik Boye.
April 4, 2021.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 near Nørreport (2024)By Janus Boye.
August 26, 2024.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 on Aarhus H (2021)By Henrik Boye.
September 7, 2021.

Aarhus light rail line L2 with low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 on Nørreport (2024)By Janus Boye.
February 20, 2024.

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Aarhus light rail, Part 4 (2021)An exciting film about the Aarhus light rail.By Sebastians film i togenes verden. - August 7, 2021.

Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Nørreport (2017)By Henrik Boye.
December 16, 2017.

Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Odder (2019)By Henrik Boye.
December 29, 2019.

Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 1108-1208 at Trafik- og Servicecenter (2023)By Gustav Hansen.
October 29, 2023.

Aarhus low-floor articulated tram 1113-1213 at Trafik- og Servicecenter (2023)By Gustav Hansen.
October 29, 2023.

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From Banegården to Skejby: On a trip with the Light Rail (2017)We have been allowed to mount a camera on one of the light rail trains, so now you can join the entire first stage of the light rail ride. 18 minutes of pure train zen. By stiftendk - December 8, 2017.

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With the light rail to Lisbjerg and Lystrup (2019)In the summer of 2019, SJB was in Jutland. Unlike in 2018, when a railway was visited, in 2019, a light rail, or rather a network, was visited. Midtraffik had advertised a one-day ticket for DKK 50 for the light rail, and this gave the opportunity to take a closer look at the first stage of the Aarhus light rail. In this first video out of 3, the section between Århus H and Lisbjergskolen/Lystrup is covered. The trip starts at Århus H and goes to Lisbjerg School, before going via Lisbjerg to Lystrup. By SJB Media 1996 - July 18, 2019.