Copenhagen's new M4 metro extension celebrated by the King of Denmark

In a grand ceremony at Mozarts Plads, King Frederik X of Denmark officially inaugurated the much-anticipated extension of Copenhagen's M4 Metro line. The event, which took place on 22 June, attracted a crowd of approximately 3,000 people.

The extension spans 5.7 kilometres and has been under construction for nearly six years. It comprises of five additional stations: Havneholmen, Enghave Brygge, Sluseholmen, Mozarts Plads, and Copenhagen Syd. These new stations mark a significant development in Copenhagen’s public transport infrastructure, enhancing connectivity and easing commutes for thousands of residents.

Joining the King on stage were key dignitaries, including Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, Frederiksberg’s Mayor Michael Vindfeldt, and Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen. 

Lord Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen highlighted the extension's importance in her speech, stating: “This is one of the days I will never forget as Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor. With each new metro station, we lift the city, make everyday life easier, and give everyone the opportunity to get from A to B in one of the most climate-friendly modes of transport.”

The new southern segment of the M4 line enables direct travel between Orientkaj in Nordhavn and Copenhagen South in Valby, passing through Østerbro, City, Vesterbro, and Sydhavn. The journey from Copenhagen South to Rådhuspladsen now takes approximately 10 minutes, while the trip to Frederiksberg takes around 17 minutes.

Mayor Michael Vindfeldt of Frederiksberg also praised the new extension, noting its benefits for his municipality: “The extension of the M4 to Sydhavn and Valby will also benefit Frederiksberg, as it makes it easier for our citizens to get around when the city is tied closer together and the collective offer is strengthened. After the opening of the new metro stations, it takes only 10 minutes to travel from Frederiksberg Allé to Enghave Brygge.”

The extension facilitates easier transfers between metro lines and other forms of public transport. Passengers can switch between the M4 and M3 Cityringen at six stations, and between the M4 and lines M1 and M2 at Kongens Nytorv. The metro now operates 24/7 with high frequency, designed to better connect new urban development areas with existing urban zones in Sydhavn and Valby.

With the addition of these new stations, the Copenhagen metro network now encompasses 44 stations and 43 kilometres of tracks. According tothe operating company Metroselskabet, the new extension is expected to handle approximately eight million passengers annually by 2030, contributing to an estimated total of over 135 million metro passengers in 2024.

Author: Jonathan De Vriendt

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