Hitachi and its subsidiary Hitachi Rail STS has joined forces with Copenhagen and Metro company to create a seamless transport system, which fits into the city's current design and infrastructure.
Based on the success of this project, Hitachi and Hitachi Rail STS launched the next stage – the Cityringen – on September 29, 2019. The line has 16 km of double track and 17 additional stations. Similar to the current network it operates 24 hours a day with 98% service coverage.
Metro Company, the company that owns the Copenhagen Metro, has also undertaken the construction of the City Circle. The daily operation and maintenance of the Copenhagen Metro is outsourced to Metro Service.
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