In the week after Easter, passengers travelling on Metro lines M1 and M2 will experience a different layout in some of the Metro trains. The seating layout will be changed. Initially, only three of the trains will test the new layout. If the new layout results in less congestion, the remaining trains will undergo the same change.

‘At Metroselskabet, we are continuously working to prevent congestion in the Metro to ensure a comfortable journey for our customers and trains that run on time. One of our challenges is that passengers primarily sit in front of the doors instead of being evenly distributed throughout the train. We are now changing the seating arrangement to test whether we can create a better flow in the train,’ says Rebekka Nymark, CEO of Metroselskabet.

In recent weeks, due to the Covid-19 crisis, there have been very few passengers on the Metro, and passenger numbers have fallen by around 85 per cent compared to normal levels. Following the authorities' announcement of a gradual reopening of society, passenger numbers will increase. However, there are still clear guidelines, such as keeping your distance, travelling outside rush hour and not travelling if you are ill. During this period, customers will experience fewer people on trains and may be asked to wait for the next train or to wait at street level if there are too many people at the station.