Based on the government and the City of Copenhagen's agreement in principle to build a new island, Lynetteholmen, between Nordhavn and Refshaleøen, the Board of Directors approved at its meeting on October 26 to initiate work on a preliminary study of a metro connection to the area.

"The total new area to be served by the metro is currently estimated to be the same size as Hillerød. This is a very large area that currently lacks the necessary infrastructure. The area is peripheral to the rest of Copenhagen, and the desire for metro service in the area will therefore be crucial for urban development and for realizing the desire for a sustainable district," says Chairman of the Board Jørn Neergaard Larsen.

According to the agreement in principle, the feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of 2019 and will be financed by Metroselskabet. The board approved the preparation of a proposal for the final budget for the study, which will be presented to the board in early 2019. 

The Board also received an update on the M3 line, which has just passed one of the important milestones in the work towards opening. In a few weeks, it will be clarified whether the milestone has been reached.

"Completing the most important work at the stations requires a coordinated and focused effort to reach the goal before the start of the full test run. We are working purposefully on this, and among other things, staffing on the layout of the stations has been increased," says Chairman of the Board Jørn Neergaard Larsen.

The board also received an update on the metro construction in Nordhavn. Work on the elevated line and Orientkaj Station is progressing as planned, and there are no changes to the current schedule. The opening for passengers is still expected to take place in early 2020.