RTL Today - In pictures: Two new tram routes to connect Kirchberg and Hollerich

Luxembourg's Ministry of Mobility on Friday announced a plan for the construction of two new tram routes in the capital city.

The project will oversee the extension of the tram line to new parts of the Kirchberg and Hollerich neighbourhoods.

The extension of the tram line to Hollerich will serve the future district of 'Nei Hollerech' and its multimodal interchange. Authorities expect to build a double-track route with two new stations to be completed in 2025. The entire line is due to be completed by 2028.

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The Ministry also announced that the new Kirchberg tram route will branch off at the Pont Rouge and take the Boulevard Konrad Adenauer to serve the future Laangfur and Kuebebierg districts. The government plans to start work in 2025 and hopes to complete the project in 2027.

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According to official ministry documents, the project is expected to cost 135 million euros excluding VAT for extensions of 1.1 km in Hollerich and 2.3 km in Kirchberg. Calculating the price per kilometre, the project amounts to 39.7 million euros (excluding VAT). The cost will be shared between the government and the City of Luxembourg.

The projects require the approval of a government financing bill by the Council of State and the Chamber of Deputies. On a municipal level, it will have to go through the Luxembourg City college of aldermen, consultative commissions and finally a vote in the municipal council.