
Cityring: With the opening of the Metro's new M3 Cityring line, commuters have a new way of getting around Copenhagen.

Circle line: The 15.5-kilometer (approximately 9.63 miles) circular line with 17 new stops nearly doubles the number of existing stations on the other lines.

In the game: The new M3 line allows Copenhagen to compete on an international level as it attracts both businesses and tourists to Copenhagen via opportunities presented by the Metro in the same way as Stockholm and Hamburg.

Modernized: For today's iTouch culture, screens by ticket machines supply riders with route information and maps.

Future of metro travel: The shiny new rail line is conductor-less and runs automatically.

Commuter growth: With the opening of the M3 Cityring, ridership is expected to rise from 65 million to 122 million by 2020.

Thing of beauty: Glass and light are key design elements, and stations were designed to integrate with their surroundings.

24/7: The system operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year -- a rare service offered by only a small handful of cities worldwide.


