DENMARK —Metroselskabet has selected KBH Metro Partner, a consortium formed by ComfortDelGro and RATP Dev, to operate and maintain the Copenhagen Metro in Denmark. Valued at DKK 17 billion, the contract entrusts the joint venture with the full operation and maintenance of the capital region's 43 km driverless metro network. The agreement spans 12 years from September 2027 through 2039, with an extension option for an additional three years, following the completion of an international competitive tender process.
The Copenhagen Metro is a 24-hour fully automated rapid transit system featuring four lines and 44 stations, which serviced a record 135 million passengers in 2025. Beyond day-to-day operations and asset maintenance, KBH Metro Partner will oversee key modernization and renewal projects planned across the network over the coming decade. Official contract signing is scheduled for September 2026, pending the completion of the statutory standstill period.
This award marks ComfortDelGro's second major rail contract in Scandinavia, following its 2024 deal to manage the Stockholm Metro. Singapore-listed ComfortDelGro is a major global multi-modal transport provider operating public transit networks across 13 countries. Its joint venture partner, RATP Dev, is a subsidiary of France's RATP Group specializing in high-capacity automated transport, with operational experience spanning metro lines in Paris, Lyon, Riyadh, Doha, and Sydney.
The contract reflects a growing global trend among public transit authorities toward international public-private partnerships to manage complex, automated infrastructure. For Denmark, partnering with experienced international operators ensures high service reliability and continuous network upgrades as urban transit demands increase. For global transportation conglomerates, expanding into stable European markets provides resilient long-term revenue streams and accelerates operational scaling across international rail systems.
