RTL Today - Tram to Central Station: Final tests between Place de l'Étoile and station

Starting Monday and for the next two weeks, the tram will run the new route between Place de l'Étoile and the central station without passengers.

The test phase of the new section between Place de l'Étoile and Luxembourg station began on 5 October. Engineers from Luxtram and CAF, the company that built the tram, have been performing a range of tests on gauging, super-condensator performance, signalling, and the electrical system.

Last test for the tram

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The final phase will begin on Monday with the so-called "marche à blanc", where the tram runs under the same conditions as if it were already transporting passengers,but empty. This allows tram drivers to familiarise themselves with the new route, but will also help motorists, bus drivers and pedestrians to get used to the tram on the streets.

Video report in Luxembourgish:

Lescht Testphase vum Tram

Vun e Méindeg u leeft déi lescht Testphase, éier den Tram da vum 13. Dezember un regulär tëscht der Gare an dem Kierchbierg fiert.

One of the main features of the tram is its large capacity. In non-pandemic times, it can transport up to 430 passengers and is slated to run every 3 to 7 minutes. Starting on 13 December, the tram should be covering the full route between Kirchberg and Luxembourg central station.