Credit: Ali Sahib, Chronicle.lu

On Sunday 2 March 2025, Luxembourg’s Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, alongside Lydie Polfer, Mayor of Luxembourg City, Patrick Goldschmidt, Alderman for Mobility, representatives from the municipality of Niederanven and Helge Dorstewitz, CEO of Luxtram, officially inaugurated the new tram extension connecting Luxexpo to Findel-Luxembourg Airport.

From the Luxtram office in Luxembourg-Kirchberg, the official delegation, accompanied by media representatives and around 100 guests, travelled on two trams to Findel-Luxembourg Airport in approximately ten minutes. Upon arrival, a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to the sound of an orchestra, marking the official launch of the final stop on the tram line, which now consists of 24 stations, including ten multimodal exchange hubs.

Minister Yuriko Backes welcomed this development: “The tramway has reached a key milestone in its expansion, further enhancing the attractiveness of public transport. The launch of the tram service to the airport is a major step forward, improving accessibility and providing an efficient and sustainable mobility alternative. At the same time, numerous studies are underway, particularly for the development of a rapid tram connection to the south of the country, as well as for the improvement of the network within the City of Luxembourg. My priority remains investing at a high level in public transport infrastructure to offer an ever more high-quality and attractive service for our citizens.”

Mayor Lydie Polfer also expressed her enthusiasm: “The arrival of the tram at the airport is a real added value for both the capital’s residents and visitors, in terms of accessibility and quality of life. It also marks the completion of the first tram line […] Combined with an efficient municipal bus network that is perfectly aligned with tram developments, the tram has more than ever become the backbone of our multimodal mobility concept. In this context, future tram extensions aimed at connecting major current and future residential districts to public transport will now be at the heart of our priorities.”

After departing from the Luxexpo station in Luxembourg-Kirchberg, the tram passes through the Tramsschapp site and continues over a newly constructed bridge before entering the Gréngewald forest along the A1 motorway. On this 2-kilometre stretch, the tram reaches speeds of up to 70 km/h before entering an underpass, one of whose walls is adorned with an artistic mural. The mural was designed by students from the Lycée des Arts et Métiers under the guidance of Luxembourgish artist Yves-Laurent Grosbusch.

Upon exiting the underpass, the tram serves the first multimodal exchange hub at Héienhaff, before continuing along the new boulevard. The line then crosses the Findel business district, ensuring a connection to Luxembourg Airport, which serves as the second multimodal exchange hub and the new terminus of the tramway.

Luxtram is continuing to expand its network with several major projects. According to the planned schedule, the first extension of tram line 1 will be realised with the construction of a new section in Kirchberg (K2A). Preparatory work began on 20 February, with the first ground-breaking scheduled for May. The vegetated tramway platform, centrally integrated along Boulevard Konrad Adenauer with a double alignment of trees, is expected to enhance the green landscape and contribute to an improved quality of life for all.

The 2.3 km extension will run from Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte, along Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, to the European School. This section is expected to be operational by autumn 2027.

Further expansions are planned across Luxembourg City, namely:
- on Route d'Arlon, a 2.2 km section will include an underground segment, scheduled for completion in 2032;
- towards the future "Nei Hollerich" district, a 1.1 km extension is planned for 2027;
- a 4.2 km extension along Route d’Esch is currently under study. This project aims to establish a second north-south axis, running parallel to the first tram line, increasing transport capacity and optimising passenger flow across the network. The expected completion date is 2030/2031;
- studies and environmental procedures are ongoing for a high-speed tram, with four sections connecting Luxembourg City and Esch-sur-Alzette;
- a new tram depot at Cloche d'Or is planned for 2029/2030 to support the expanding network.

IK