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Minister of Mobility and Public Works Yuriko Backes unveiled the final, optimised route of Luxembourg's express tram linking Cloche d'Or to Belvaux by 2035.
The route of Luxembourg's future express tram line between Cloche d'Or and Belvaux has been redesigned to better serve passengers and transform each stop into a transport hub. The final route, unveiled on Monday 13 October by Minister of Mobility and Public Works Yuriko Backes, represents a major milestone for the €3 billion project that will turn the A4 motorway into a multimodal corridor with a rapid tram and high-speed cycle lane connecting the capital to the south of the country.
Two years after the concept was first announced, the project has been refined in collaboration with Luxtram's general director Helge Dorstewitz and representatives of the seven municipalities concerned: Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette, Leudelange, Mondercange, Reckange-sur-Mess, Sanem, and Schifflange.
Backes told RTL that the first two sections of the line, stretching towards Foetz, are expected to open by 2031, a year later than initially planned, while the entire route will be operational by 2035. She underlined that despite the adjustments, the project timeline remains on track.
The new route will now pass north of Pontpierre and serve the GridX complex in Wickrange, ensuring a stronger link between business zones and public transport. The ministry explained that the tram stop in Leudelange has been moved closer to the Am Bann industrial zone, supported by the construction of two new structures providing direct access between the zone and the wider transport network, which will combine tram, bus, and active mobility.
In Pontpierre, the tram stop will be built north of the motorway, a location which, according to the ministry, offers better mobility connections, simplifies land use, and reduces the urban impact on the town. Meanwhile, Foetz will become the main bus-tram interchange for the south, providing an efficient connection to the regional transport network, the ministry explained.
The ministry described these three redesigned stations as "lively public spaces" combining transport services with areas for commerce, work, and community life. The ministry stated that they were conceived as pleasant, well-lit, and sheltered meeting points, designed to encourage interaction and comfort for passengers.
The ministry stated that the goal of the project is to link Luxembourg's two largest residential and employment areas efficiently, while ensuring the tram remains a transport mode serving both people and local communities.
Backes noted that the final route design was guided by user needs, local expectations, and the principles of modern, sustainable mobility. In urban areas, the ministry also promised noise-reduction measures to limit the environmental impact.
The final cost of the express tram line has not yet been confirmed. Once technical studies are completed, financing plans will be developed, Backes told RTL.
