SYSTRA Denmark has been awarded the basic design studies for the transport system, operation control center and maintenance site of the future Copenhagen M5 line, in a consortium with Danish engineering firm Rambøll and Gottlieb Paludan Architects as subcontractor. 

Together, they will prepare the specifications for this line and provide technical advice on the specifications of trains, rail infrastructure and all technical subsystems, as well as identify all interfaces for the project. The assignment also includes advice on the operation, maintenance and upkeep of the metro. The M5 line will serve the new Østhavnen district, furthering the modal shift of commuters from the capital to public transport. 

The study includes designs for 25 stations, with 5 interchange stations connecting to the existing metro and mainline networks, along with five potential depot solutions. The station and canopy roof designs are intended to maximize natural lighting underground, eliminating the need for station ventilation, and enhancing the passenger experience. Additionally, the compact station design and cut-and-cover tunneling method have been optimized to minimize construction costs and reduce the project’s footprint. The new line follows the user-centered design approach, similar to the M3 and M4 lines developed by Metroselskabet.