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Copenhagen metro

Copenhagen Metro
Metro Copenhagen.svg
Overview
Native name Københavns Metro
Owner Metroselskabet
Locale Copenhagen, Denmark
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines 2
Number of stations 22
Annual ridership 55 million (2013)
Website M.dk
Operation
Began operation 19 October 2002
Operator(s) Metro Service
Number of vehicles 34 AnsaldoBreda Driverless Metro
Train length 3 cars
Headway 2–20 minutes
Technical
System length 20.4 km (12.7 mi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
(standard gauge)
Electrification 750 V third rail
Average speed 40 km/h (25 mph)
Top speed 80 km/h (50 mph)