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Background
The West Lausanne tram is due to enter service by the end of 2026. The first trains were unveiled in March 2026 for an initial round of tests in Lausanne.
The key points
The tram is entering its final testing phase. Trains are running empty, without passengers, to validate the safety of the route before opening to the public.
Three incidents without injuries have been reported in a few weeks. A car was hit on rue de Genève in early October and two wing mirrors were clipped.
Key figures
- Frequency of test runs: one train every 10 minutes since early October.
- Prevention assistants deployed along the line: around sixty.
- Tram-related accidents recorded in Switzerland in 2025: 74, according to the Confederation.
Who says what
Grégoire Holassian, in charge of bringing the tram into operation, explains that the assistants' aim is prevention. They hand out flyers on safe behaviour near the tram.
What's next
The tram will initially run as far as Bussigny. Eventually, the line should reach Villars-Sainte-Croix.
