COPENHAGEN METRO

This paper describes the new fully automated Metro system in Copenhagen, Denmark. The system will link Copenhagen City, Frederiksberg, northern Amager, the new town under development at Oerestad, and Copenhagen Airport. The main contractor in charge of the Phase 1/2A element was the Copenhagen Metro Construction Group (COMET) consortium. The three phases of the construction of the Metro are described. The design of six very deep underground stations by Faber-Maunsell during Phase 1 is outlined. The stations were cut and cover rectangular boxes and all have large atria allowing natural light to penetrate to the track. Challenges to their development included the congested urban environment and fears about building settlement and groundwater. Minimising ground movement was essential. The observational method was used at the deepest of the stations at Norresport station to avoid the use of temporary propping. The design of the above ground stations also made extensive use of transparent materials. Lindevang station, part of Phase 2B, has a 60m long roof constructed using a composite, aerofoil-shaped deck structure suspended from two catenary cables between backward leaning steel pylons. The Metro trains are controlled and monitored from the Control and Maintenance Centre.

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  THE CONCRETE SOCIETY

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• Authors:
  • DEANE, C
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 6-9
• Serial:
  • CONCRETE ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: Summer
  • Publisher: THE CONCRETE SOCIETY
  • ISSN: 1460-5856

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Automation; Construction; Contractors; Cut and cover tunneling; Design; Railroad stations; Railroad trains; Subways; Tunnels; Urban areas
• Geographic Terms: Denmark
• ITRD Terms: 3882: Automatic; 3655: Construction; 136: Contractor; 3395: Cut and cover; 8028: Denmark; 9011: Design (overall design); 1095: Station (railway); 1268: Train; 3374: Tunnel; 1191: Underground railway; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00976935
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Aug 4 2004 12:00AM