Take a free ride on Luxembourg's tram

The tram, the funicular and two new stations that will change mobility in Luxembourg will be inaugurated on Sunday, December 10.

The public will be able to test the new means of public transport for free between 1pm and 6pm.

In the morning, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, along with Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Mars di Bartolomeo, Minister for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure François Bausch and other officials will first inaugurate the station in Howald, then the Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg railway stop and later the funicular and the tram.

Starting at 1pm, these will open to the public, along with the new bi-directional cycling lane on Avenue J.F. Kennedy and the two exchange hubs named 'Europe' and 'Luxexpo'.

Representatives of the RGTR bus network, the City of Luxembourg, Luxtram, CFL and Verkéiersverbond will be available at the various exchange centers to answer questions and provide information.

Between 1pm and 6pm,  the 'Rout Bréck-Pafendall' station, the last tram stop (before passing the Red Bridge in spring 2018), will host a 'Winter Wonderland'-themed event, where the public will be able to enjoy various performances, including a fire show, ice sculptures, pantomime, as well as live and military music. 

At the other end of the tram line, the 'Luxexpo' stop will also host a number of activities, including an interactive quiz, a photo-corner and food services.

A Charity Market will also be organised in front of the Auchan supermarket, at the 'Weicker' stop and will be open until December 16.

At the initial stage, the tram will run from Luxexpo to the Rout Bréck-Pafendall station. It will be free of charge until January 31, 2018.

(Translated from French by Roxana Mironescu)