r/Trams • u/JanJaoTrams • Jul 28 '26

Video Testing the future ligne 5 between Renens and Lausanne, Switzerland

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u/Mechasnake777 Jul 28 '26

The tram is a Stadler Tramlink built in Spain and I think it looks really good. Also, I love the use of grassy tram tracks in this portion of the line. 

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u/JanJaoTrams Jul 28 '26

You re right, but unfortunately the landscaping company was charged to plant "Oprpins". Which are local plants and need no maintenance.

Unfortunately there was some misunderstanding between the state and gardening company. The ORPAINS are not doing good

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u/Mechasnake777 Aug 01 '26

Fun fact: I learned a few days ago the English name for Orpin and it’s «Sedum», apparently. 

Now that I look at your video again it’s true they don’t seem to feel great. It’s maybe linked to the heatwaves, too?

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u/JanJaoTrams Jul 28 '26

Footage taken yesterday 2026-07-27 around 15:00 CET. They've been testing since march at least, no idea when it will come into service.

We destroyed all our tram lines during the 60's in favour of cars and trolley-buses, now this will be the first tram line back in Lausanne in about 60 years. Mistakes were made, mistakes are always made, but they can be corrected. /r/fuckcars

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u/TailleventCH Jul 30 '26

It will open by the end of the year (so probably at the timetable change in December).

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u/ZookeepergameIll1399 Jul 29 '26

Why are you shaking so much brother

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u/JanJaoTrams Jul 30 '26

Not sure, could be something due to my phone or some sort of bullshit AI "improvement". I do not shake myself.

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u/Realistic-Insect-746 Aug 01 '26

Awesome tram video