Salini Construttori to build new Copenhagen metro

Salini signed the EUR 1.7bn (USD 2.21bn) contract that made it the leader of the Copenhagen Metro Team on 7 January.

Comprised of two other Italian companies, Tecnimont and Seli, this team will commence works later this month for a scheduled completion date in 2018.

The metro development, known as the Cityringen project, consists of a new circular line in the city centre featuring two 17.4km tunnels and 17 new stations all at 30m below the surface. This presents a particular technical challenge, as the city is at sea level.

When completed, the metro will run continually for 24 hours per day. The driverless, automatic train system will transport an estimated 130 million passengers annually.

On winning the contract, Salini said, “The client, Metroselskabet, has recognised Salini’s commitment to using a local workforce and local companies wherever possible, upholding the highest standards of health and safety, and minimising the impact on the daily lives of the city’s inhabitants.”