Design concept for the trains on Aarhus Light Rail.

Product Design

Train design for Aarhus Light Rail
Aarhus, Norge

Acting as consultant architects, Gottlieb Paludan Architects developed the design concept for the trainsets used on the Aarhus Light Rail.

As part of establishing the Aarhus Light Rail, which opened in 2017, Gottlieb Paludan Architects was responsible for ensuring a consistent architectural and design profile for all physical elements of the light railway, including the rolling stock, i.e. the trainsets.

Client
ASAL Consortium
Status
Completed
Year
2016
Collaborators
Ansaldo sts, Stadler og GCF
Areas of Expertise
Photos
Gottlieb Paludan Architects
The basic structure of the trainsets is modelled on a tried-and-tested standardized carriage selected by Aarhus Light Rail. All exteriors, interiors, color scheme, materials, and train fronts have been adapted to local conditions. The pale metallic-blue trains meander through the city, much like the city’s historic river did years ago. A red stripe along the sides references the Aarhus Light Rail logo. The modern style of the train fronts is enhanced by a series of LEDs. All interior fittings of the trainsets are designed for easy maintenance and cleaning. All vertical bars inside the trainset are made of maintenance-free stainless steel and the floors are shades of mixed grey. The seats are upholstered with dark blue fabric from Kvadrat and red plastic indicates where to grab hold. The contrasting colors nudge users to hold tight and sit down.

BILLEDETEKST MANGLER

BILLEDETEKST MANGLER

The trainsets are expected to also be used on the coming expansion of the light railway.

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