Luxembourg made history last year as the first country in the world to offer free public transportation nationwide. The tramway network planned by Luxtram aims to meet the growing need for low-carbon mobility resulting from the country’s strong socio-economic development.
In early 2020, Tractebel was delighted to be among the winning Design & Build Consortium for section C of the tramway network in Luxembourg. Together with the Consortium members, the Urban team of Tractebel in Belgium is looking forward to continuing the collaboration with Luxtram to deliver an additional 1.2-km transport infrastructure segment - part of the 16.2-km tram network - with two new tram stations, including the multimodal exchange hub “Lycée Bonnevoie” in 2022.
Green light on new tram segment
The first important design milestone was reached last December, with tremendous efforts from all stakeholders. As a result, the project will begin on time in early 2021.
On track for a greener future
The works to be performed by the Consortium for section C include all the systems required for tramway operation: infrastructure (railroads and platforms, overhead contact line, shunting area, tramway and multitubulars), equipment (remote monitoring & control systems, railway signaling, traffic lights, transformer station, etc.) and related infrastructures such as stations, areas adjacent to the carriageway, drivers’ control room and underground substation. The consortium is made of Contractors Sopinor and Frateur-De Pourcq, with Tecna, Tractebel and HAS as part of the design team.
The Luxtram project is part of the Grand Duchy’s groundbreaking mobility strategy, a win-win initiative that encourages greener mobility alternatives while easing the financial burden on lower-income passengers.
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