Is the Copenhagen Metro driverless?
Automatic trains with no driver
Short answer
Yes, the Copenhagen Metro trains are driverless and run under a fully automatic control system called ATC. It has three parts: one that supervises the lines, one that drives the trains like an autopilot and one that protects against collisions and too high speed. A control centre watches all operations. The trains are 39 metres long, carry 280 to 306 passengers and reach at most 80 km/h, with an average speed of about 40 km/h including stops.
Why
- No driver in the train.
- Automatic protection keeps trains apart.
- The control centre can be reached from call points in the train.
Details
By 2035 the 42 trains on M1 and M2 will be replaced, and the lines will get a new signalling system.
Tip
If you need help on board, use the call point in the train to talk to the control centre.
What may differ
Train types and capacity differ between lines and train generations.
Common misconception
Some passengers think a driver sits hidden somewhere in the train.
What actually happens
There is no driver on board; the trains are run by the automatic system and watched from the control centre.
People also ask
- Is the Copenhagen Metro safe?
- How fast does the Copenhagen Metro go?
- Will the Copenhagen Metro get new trains?
Sources
- Metroselskabet: Rolling stock, train systems and signallingChecked at:
- Metroselskabet: Current projectsChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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