Copenhagen is exploring the possibility of significantly expanding its metro system by adding eight new lines. A broad majority at City Hall has agreed to have Metroselskabet conduct further investigations into these potential routes.
The proposed expansion aims to improve public transportation efficiency within the city and connect more areas to the metro network. Lord Mayor Lars Weiss emphasizes the metro’s efficiency in transporting a large number of passengers quickly and regularly.
Four of the investigated lines would extend beyond Copenhagen’s municipal boundaries, with one even reaching outside of Denmark.
However, the realization of these plans is expected to take a considerable amount of time due to the extensive investigation process and the high costs associated with metro construction. Lord Mayor Lars Weiss estimates that it will be at least a decade before any new metro lines are built after the completion of line M5.
Securing financing for metro expansions has historically been a challenge, requiring difficult decisions and compromises. Despite these financial hurdles, there is optimism that some of the proposed lines will eventually be built.
The eight lines to be investigated are:
- Rigshospitalet – Herlev Hospital (new line)
- Vanløse St. – Tingbjerg (extension of line M1/M2)
- Stengade St. – Tingbjerg (branch on line M5)
- Copenhagen South – Hvidovre Hospital (extension of line M4)
- Copenhagen South – Emdrup St. (extension of line M4)
- Hellerup Harbor – Copenhagen Airport (new line)
- Bispebjerg Hospital – Holmen (new line)
- Øresundsmetro (Prags Blv. East – Malmö C) (new line)
The municipality anticipates having the analysis of the eight lines completed in the autumn, after which politicians will prioritize the most promising candidates. The Lord Mayor has expressed particular interest in the line connecting Vanløse, Brønshøj, and Tingbjerg, as it would serve an area currently lacking high-quality public transport.
The parties supporting the investigation of these eight lines are the same ones backing the construction of Lynetteholm: The Social Democrats, the Socialist People’s Party, the Radical Left, the Conservative People’s Party, Venstre, Liberal Alliance, and independent member Finn Rudaizky.