In pictures: A look at Copenhagen’s new City Ring Metro line
The new City Ring Metro line opened in Copenhagen on Sunday, and passengers in the city were offered the chance to try out the new trains and stations for free.
After an official opening ceremony at 3pm, all stations were opened an hour later and residents and visitors in the city headed into the new Metro line.
Both Queen Margrethe and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen gave speeches as part of an opening ceremony at City Hall Square. Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
Tens of thousands of adults riding on a circular metro line for no purpose other than their own enjoyment. Some celebrating with alcohol. #denmark #copenhagen #m3 #metroen pic.twitter.com/5NEcc4sEqM
— Andrew Mellor (@operalastnight) September 29, 2019
Comprising 17 new stations, 15.5 kilometres long and linking the three ‘bridge neighbourhoods’ (Vesterbro, Nørrebro and Østerbro) with the central station and City Hall Square, the new M3 City Ring Metro line significantly expands the reach of the underground train.
Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
The City Ring is expected to double the number of passengers who use the Metro within its first year of operation, with a total of 122 million journeys expected by the underground rail in 2020.
The Copenhagen public was keen to try out the new transport. Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
It has been described as the biggest construction project in the Danish capital since the time of King Christian IV, who built many of the city's historic buildings and much of the Christianshavn area in the 17th century.
The project has not been without controversy, in particular in relation to its reported use of imported construction workers on wages lower than Danish standards. Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
The new Metro line took just under 10 years to build at a cost of 25.3 billion kroner (3.4 billion euros).
Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
READ ALSO: Copenhagen's new Metro line is a black spot for phones
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After an official opening ceremony at 3pm, all stations were opened an hour later and residents and visitors in the city headed into the new Metro line.
Both Queen Margrethe and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen gave speeches as part of an opening ceremony at City Hall Square. Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
Tens of thousands of adults riding on a circular metro line for no purpose other than their own enjoyment. Some celebrating with alcohol. #denmark #copenhagen #m3 #metroen pic.twitter.com/5NEcc4sEqM
— Andrew Mellor (@operalastnight) September 29, 2019
Comprising 17 new stations, 15.5 kilometres long and linking the three ‘bridge neighbourhoods’ (Vesterbro, Nørrebro and Østerbro) with the central station and City Hall Square, the new M3 City Ring Metro line significantly expands the reach of the underground train.
Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
The City Ring is expected to double the number of passengers who use the Metro within its first year of operation, with a total of 122 million journeys expected by the underground rail in 2020.
The Copenhagen public was keen to try out the new transport. Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
It has been described as the biggest construction project in the Danish capital since the time of King Christian IV, who built many of the city's historic buildings and much of the Christianshavn area in the 17th century.
The project has not been without controversy, in particular in relation to its reported use of imported construction workers on wages lower than Danish standards. Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
The new Metro line took just under 10 years to build at a cost of 25.3 billion kroner (3.4 billion euros).
Photo: Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix
READ ALSO: Copenhagen's new Metro line is a black spot for phones
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