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title: "In Copenhagen, an impressive metro line is born"
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# In Copenhagen, an impressive metro line is born

![In Copenhagen, an impressive metro line is born](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/88dda1ebac5d31587ca13e32248586.jpg)

Cityringen is for Copenhagen a huge project comparable to the Grand Paris
Express in the French capital. Like the two existing metro lines, it is fully
automated and driverless and forms a ring inside the city centre. It is
interconnected with the existing Metro transportation networks at interchange
stations via transfer tunnels, i.e. Kongens Nytorv and Frederiksberg for the
Metro Lines 1 and 2, and Copenhagen Central, Østerport and Nørrebro for the
Regional Railways.

## A MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

The new line follows the architectural principles that have contributed to the
success of the first lines, namely easy access from street level to the
concourse and platforms by means of a spacious atrium illuminated with natural
daylight via geometrical skylights.

SYSTRA, as part of a joint-venture with COWI and ARUP, started work on the
design in 2007 and was involved in conceptual design, tendering design including
preparation of Tender Documents and tender evaluation of the Civil Works
(Tunnel, Stations, Mechanical and Electrical works, Architectural Finishes), as
well as Interfaces coordination and document management processes. SYSTRA was
then involved in the detailed design review, the site supervision and the
follow–up of non-conformities.

## AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY ENTERPRISE

Commenting on the benefits and technical challenges of this project, Bruno
Susak, SYSTRA’s Nordic Area Director said: “Cityringen is a shining example of
sustainable mobility that will have a very positive impact on the quality of
life in Copenhagen and on the capacity of its transport services. The protection
and preservation of historic buildings located above some of the stations,
groundwater control and foundation protection, and tunnelling in mixed soil
conditions all represented big challenges for the SYSTRA teams involved.”

The inauguration ceremony was attended by SYSTRA Project Manager Pierre Tissot,
who worked on the project for 10 years.

![systra_cityringen_copenhagen_1](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/systra_cityringen_copenhagen_1.jpg)

_The Danish team in front of a station of the new Cityringen line._

![queen](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/queen.jpg)

_The Danish queen giving a speech at the inauguration._