At its meeting on October 27, the Board discussed a new passenger forecast commissioned by Metroselskabet. The forecast shows a strong growth in passenger numbers towards 2035. The increase is higher than expected and is partly due to a continued positive expectation for population and workplace development in the metropolitan area.

"In 2025, the Metro is expected to be the mode of public transport in the capital that carries the most passengers. This is of course very positive. However, the new expectations for passenger growth also bring a number of capacity challenges on the existing metro lines. Therefore, Metroselskabet is currently working on a number of capacity-expanding initiatives to improve capacity on this part of the metro system," says Chairman of the Board Jørn Neergaard Larsen on behalf of Metroselskabet's Board of Directors.

The updated passenger forecast shows a growth in future passenger numbers that is approximately 30% higher than previously expected. Towards the turn of the year, the board will be presented with a number of different solution proposals that can relieve the increased capacity pressure.

At the meeting, the Board also decided on the focus areas for Metroselskabet's work with CSR in 2018. In September, the Board decided that the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals will continue to form the framework for The Company's CSR work. The board has selected nine SDGs that are considered relevant for Metroselskabet to continue working with. At the meeting, the board decided that the primary focus areas for CSR in 2018 will be based on the following SDGs: Health and well-being, clean water and sanitation, and responsible consumption and production. In concrete terms, this means that Metroselskabet will focus on the working environment, reduced consumption of drinking water and neighbor communication. 

"Metroselskabet has committed to an annual selection of focus areas for the CSR work. This is primarily to ensure that there is always the necessary focus and prioritization of The Company's CSR initiatives, and that we always work with the most current and relevant CSR areas.", explains Jørn Neergaard Larsen.