Luxembourg’s High-Speed Tramway Set to Link Cloche d’Or and Belvaux by 2035

Luxembourg’s upcoming rapid tramway between Cloche d’Or and Belvaux is taking shape, with the project scheduled for completion in 2035. The plan, aimed at improving connectivity between the capital and the south, has been refined to bring the tram closer to residential and business areas, making daily commutes faster and more efficient.

According to Luxtram officials, the revised route now includes improved access points for key communities. The Leudelange station will be connected to the “Am Bann” business park via a bridge, while a new stop has been added in Pontpierre near the GRIDX complex. The tram will run alongside the A4 motorway, passing over and under it at several points to improve access — a change that enhances usability but also increases construction costs.

The line will be completed in three phases, with the first section from Stadion to Foetz expected to open by the end of 2031, followed by Foetz to Metzeschmelz in 2032, and finally Metzeschmelz to Belvaux in early 2035. Earlier estimates placed the total cost around €1 billion, but the revised design is likely to push the figure higher.

When operational, the high-speed tramway will offer a quicker and more comfortable journey, with speeds of up to 80 km/h between major interchange hubs and around 20 km/h in urban zones like Esch. The full route from Cloche d’Or to Belvaux will take approximately 45 minutes, providing an attractive alternative to car travel and easing traffic congestion along one of Luxembourg’s busiest corridors.

The project also envisions modern, community-friendly interchange hubs in Leudelange, Pontpierre, and Foetz. These hubs will combine public transport connections with spaces for shops, services, and restaurants — transforming them into lively meeting points rather than just transit stops.

Supporting the line’s operations, the new Tramsschapp de la Cloche d’Or will be built between the A6 and the future Boulevard de Cessange. Construction is set to begin in 2026 and finish by 2030. Covering more than 25,000 square meters, it will maintain 24 high-speed trams and 17 urban trains, serving both this route and future extensions to Leudelange, Hollerich, and Luxexpo. The facility is budgeted at €152.4 million, funded jointly by the State and the City of Luxembourg.

Once complete, the Cloche d’Or–Belvaux tramway will mark a major milestone in Luxembourg’s sustainable transport strategy — offering a faster, greener, and more connected way to travel across the region.

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