Urban transport development company Greater Copenhagen Light Rail I/S has granted a consortium made of Per Aarsleff A/S and Siemens an order to build a light rail system in Copenhagen. The contract will be implemented as a turnkey project. Commissioning of the system is planned for 2024.
The tram line will consist of 28 kilometers of double track with 29 stations, and will run between Lyngby, a northern suburb of Copenhagen, and and Ishøj, a suburb south of the city. The line will run along the Ring 3 highway and replace bus service in an effort to decarbonize public transport as part of the urban development plan developed in 1947, known as the Finger Plan.
The contract also includes 27 four-car Avenio trams, rail electrification, signaling, communication, workshop equipment, overall project management and system integration, as well as maintenance services for 15 years. Each Avenio tram has a seating capacity of 64 and space for 199 passengers standing.
“With more than 130 years of experience in building electric trams, Siemens offers turnkey projects to its customers featuring an integrated overall solution that fits the needs of any town or city, making them a reliable community partner. Siemens’ light rails help cities to make mobility more sustainable and economical. As an attractive mode of transport they also have a positive effect on the development of city districts and thus make a positive contribution to social development,” said Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility Division.
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