The tram could automatically brake in the future

As is well known, the tram will be expanded in the coming years. Again and again the second route through the capital and the part through the Avenue de la Porte-Neuve was up for discussion. A new tender from Luxtram is now repeating information from the previous year that they are put on hold 350 meters at short notice, but are still considered.

« Etude de l’exploitation du Réseau Tramway 2040 et des Corridors Bus Complémentaires »: This is the title of a tender that was published a few days ago. The aim is « to work three scenarios for the use of the tram network and the effects on the bus network to highlight the complementarity between the tram and bus ».

Among the extensions that are to be included in this study are those that are already in the execution, such as the first section in Kirchberg, or the expansion in the route d’Esch or the route d’Arlon. In addition, the portion of Neuve/Boulevard Royal, which already provided a lot of conversation, is also mentioned in the tender.

The dispute is the feasibility in the Neupuertsgaass. From the fairy tale on the Knuedler it always says: technically not feasible. At a press conference in April 2024, Minister Minister Yurika Backes (DP) announced that they do not bring the entire tram network to a standstill. It would be worked on a solution. Luxtram director Helge Dorstewitz said at the time that this route would not be a priority by 2035. The technical point of view still announced that it was « feasible », but the « landscape influence on the entrance to the park » was too great. According to the current plan, some trees that are several decades old would have to be removed here. He is on a line of argument with Mayor Lydie Polfer (DP).

Deadline: March 2026

So now at least this section is further involved in the planning, as is the one Further extensions in Kirchbergthe fast tram towards Esch and towards Hollerich and Merl. The latter are to be viewed in the long term. The study commissioned should examine the period between 2026 and 2040.

It is not about developing a precise bus network. However, the influence and the most important adjustments for the RGTR network should be analyzed.

Another point is also to be examined: « Influence of automation ». The provider is to « analyze the influences of automation of the tram », this with HORIZONT 2040. Acceleration and brakes would be done automatically. At the so-called GOA2 level, a driver is still present in the tram.

This entire study is to be completely elaborated by March 2026 and Luxtram and the Ministry of Mobility are available. The document is also intended to develop the « Plan National de la Mobilité 2040 » flow into. The two clients therefore emphasize the following: « The Mobility Ministry and Luxtram attach great importance to the graphic quality of the documents. »