Hitachi Rail

30 Jul 2024

Denmark: 20 Years of Commitment to the Copenhagen Metro

Case Study 2 minute read

"In line with the Hitachi Group's aim to be an innovator in climate change, we are proud to provide our customer Metroselskabet with world-class services and cutting-edge technologies that contribute to the City of Copenhagen's ambitious plan to become the first carbon-neutral capital by 2025."

Gianluca Guido

Hitachi Rail, Denmark

Challenge

Support Copenhagen's climate ambition

Improve the urban transport network and existing sustainability-driven services to support Copenhagen’s major climate ambition to be the first carbon neutral capital in 2025.

Solution

Autonomous and sustainable metro

Autonomous and sustainable metro system to carry millions of passengers and visitors 24/7 across the city and suburbs every year. A system that combines Driverless and CBTC technologies with less devices and more flexibility and availability to answer operation needs. 

Impact

Reduction in congestion and pollution

Moving around 300,000 passengers through the city every day, reducing traffic congestion and pollution. Offering safe and reliable connections between city centre and suburbs 24/7.