Odense low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren"

Odense Light Rail
Operational

March 2020: Delivered as Odense low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren", manufacturer Stadlerrail Werk Pankow, series 01-16, width 2.65 m, length 42.00 m, manufactured 2020.

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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 - August 28, 2021.

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Inauguration of Odense Light Rail (2022)Odense light rail was inaugurated on 28 May 2022, and the first train with passengers ran from the station called Parkering Odense Syd, which is located east of Hjallese. The Odense light rail was expected to open at the end of 2020, but the coronavirus and other longer-lasting issues were not in place. In contrast to the Aarhus light rail, the Odense light rail first waited for approval before announcing an opening date. And it must be said that it was a good solution, so that you did not end up with a cancellation at the last minute. In this film, we see clips from the opening day, information about the design, and a bit of history from Odense Sporveje. Today is May 28, 2022. I am at Hjallese Station, on my way to the Park & Ride facility south of Odense. I won a seat on Odense Letbane's first passenger train, which departs at 10:45 a.m. The trip is non-stop to Tarup, where the mayor and the Minister of Transport will board for the return trip. The first passenger light rail train left from the Odense Syd parking station, east of Hjallese. This station houses the light rail workshop, operated by Keolis, which also manages light rail in Odense and Aarhus. Odense light rail was scheduled to open at the end of 2020, but delays caused by the coronavirus and other long-term approvals pushed back the opening. Unlike Aarhus light rail, Odense waited for approval before announcing an opening date. This proved to be a good decision, preventing last-minute cancellations. At 10:20, the first light rail train in Odense arrived at the platform at the Park & Ride facility, ready to depart with passengers. - I recommend passengers stand up and hold onto the brackets and handrails until they get used to the train's rhythm. On the way to Tarup, I’ll share a little about the design of the new light rail. My name is Janik Frithioff, and I am a graphic designer at Odense Light Rail, where I have worked since 2017, contributing to station and train designs. We're here on train set number 01, named Brunneren. You can see it’s a very bright train with inviting colors, creating a cozy atmosphere, complemented by clear signage. This includes displays and signage along the train. The seats are made of cotton from Kvadrat in Ebeltoft, and the handrails are very visible, painted in subtle colors that won’t pollute the design. Several measures have been taken to make the train appear simple, inviting, and warm. The colors of Odense—sidewalks and buildings—are all warm tones, reflecting the city's palette. The color of our train represents Odense but is intentionally distinct from the cityscape. For blending in, darker colors are used, like the black overhead power poles, whereas the train's light color makes it stand out. We chose green for the emergency door opener—one of the few places in Denmark where this color is used to symbolize an emergency exit, aligning with requirements that emergency signs be green, even though German standards for train construction have red. We investigated and received approval to make it green, which indicates an emergency exit rather than a fire hazard. All communication in our trains and stations is in Danish and English. Our call center has a direct line to stations offering English translation. Signage and announcements are bilingual. The seats are soft and comfortable, unlike the hard seats found in metros or other transit modes. We prioritize quality to give citizens a better experience, even on short trips. We believe in providing high-class public transportation with comfortable seating, smooth rides, and an attractive visual environment. The trains also have large flex spaces for bicycles and strollers. Initially, these spaces were smaller, with a row of seats removed and replaced by foldable seats to increase capacity for bikes, wheelchairs, and prams. Then we arrived in Tarup Center, where many passengers were gathering for the first official train departure. Here, both the mayor and the Minister of Transport boarded for the return trip, with small inauguration ceremonies at each station, where ribbons were cut. At Albani Torv, many people waited for the first two trains arriving simultaneously. - It was fantastic. Lots of happy people. - Silent? - At least, there was only happiness. After that, the last ribbon was cut. And afterward, H.C. Andersen welcomed everyone to the City of Fairy Tales. In ancient fairy tales, the poet writes, "YES!" In millennia, they will come.By Kennys Film - May 28, 2022.

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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. Music: Bensound.comBy Odense Letbane - January 19, 2022.

Napkins holder: Odense Tramway with low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" inside Kontrol centret (2023)By Henrik Boye.
November 11, 2023.

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Odense Light Rail with low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Benedikts Plads (2026)By Henrik Boye.
February 10, 2026.

Added April 14, 2026
Odense Light Rail with low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Contex Park (2026)By Henrik Boye.
February 19, 2026.

Odense Light Rail with low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Ejerslykke (2025)By Henrik Boye.
December 18, 2025.

Odense Light Rail with low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Vesterbro (2025)By Henrik Boye.
October 7, 2025.

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Odense Light Rail's design: Train sets and accessibility (2018)Project manager Thomas Gram explains how Odense's light rail cars are designed and arranged to be inviting and functional.By Odense Letbane - April 20, 2018.

Odense low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Kontrol centret (2020)By Henrik Boye.
March 12, 2020.

Odense low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Kontrol centret (2021)By Henrik Boye.
March 17, 2021.

Odense low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" in front of Kontrol centret (2021)By Henrik Boye.
March 17, 2021.

Odense Tramway with low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Benedikts Plads (2024)By Henrik Boye.
November 23, 2024.

Odense Tramway with low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Bolbro (2022)By Henrik Boye.
October 17, 2022.

Odense Tramway with low-floor articulated tram 01 "Brunneren" at Vestre Stationsvej (2022)By Henrik Boye.
July 4, 2022.

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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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Trip with Odense Light Rail (2023)By Hans Jørgen Hansen.
March 3, 2023.

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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 - March 16, 2022.