Board meeting

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From the Board meeting on May 28, 2026

In May, the Metro reached 12 million passengers, bringing the total number of passengers to nearly 59 million in the first five months of the year—3 percent above the budgeted passenger count for this period.
 
Operations on the M1/M2 lines continued to face challenges in April, with an operational stability rate of 97.2 percent. The challenges were primarily due to a shortage of trains caused by many trains undergoing maintenance, as well as a signaling fault on one of the new trains. In May, Metroselskabet worked closely with the operator and Hitachi to resolve the issues, and there are signs of improved operations. M3/M4 maintained its high operational level in April with an operational reliability of 99.5%.
 
The Board discussed the 3xR program, under which trains and signaling systems on M1/M2 are to be replaced when they approach the end of their service life in 10–12 years. Since M1/M2 form the backbone of the metro system and connect large parts of the network, the program is important both for passengers and for the Metro’s overall operations and connectivity. 

Among other things, the program aims to ensure that the work can be carried out with minimal disruption to passenger service. At the same time, the work is intended to strengthen the Metro Company’s own capabilities and create a more robust foundation for future reinvestments and operations. The comprehensive business case, including financials, risk assessment, and recommendations, will be presented to the board in September.
 
“The Metro is a central part of the capital’s infrastructure, and therefore we also have a responsibility to think long-term. The upcoming investments are not just about maintaining a well-functioning system, but about ensuring that the Metro can continue to deliver an attractive product with high reliability, efficient operations, and ongoing development for the benefit of the entire city,” says Metroselskabet’s Board Chairman, Tommy Ahlers.
 
The Board was also briefed on the status of the M5 tender and the adjustments Metroselskabet is implementing, based on completed market dialogue, to ensure competition and quality in bids in a market characterized by high activity and rising price uncertainty. Among other things, the adjustments are intended to reduce unnecessary risk premiums, create optimal risk sharing between the contractor and the client, and strengthen cooperation between the contractor and the client. Metroselskabet has maintained an ongoing and close dialogue with the market regarding forms of cooperation, risk sharing, and the handling of soil conditions and sustainability ambitions.