The south of Luxembourg will be directly connected to the capital city
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The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, presented the current status of the high-speed tram project that is to link the south of Luxembourg with the capital. The presentation took place in the presence of Helge Dorstewitz, head of Luxtram SA, and representatives of the seven communes through which the route will pass: Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Leudelange, Mondercange, Reckange-sur-Mess, Sanem and Schifflange.
The aim of the project is to create a fast, convenient and environmentally friendly connection between the two largest living and employment areas in the country. The developers emphasise: the route will minimise the number of transfers and take into account the interests of residents and the environment as much as possible. Priority is given to integration into the urban landscape, reduction of noise and emissions, accessibility and comfort.
The Minister emphasised that the rapid tramway is not just an infrastructure, but a sustainable development strategy focused on people, their daily routes and needs.
The project includes three major peripheral interchange hubs:
- Leudelange: the station will be moved closer to the Am Bann industrial area with two new engineering structures connecting the bus and tram lines.
- Pontpierre: at the request of the local authority, the stop will be placed on the north side of the motorway, which will simplify interchanges and reduce pressure on the development.
- Foetz: this section will become the main transport hub for the south, providing a dense grid of connections between buses and trams.
All stations will be equipped not only as transfer points, but also as comfortable public spaces with commercial and service areas, well-lit, safe and adapted to different modes of transport.
