The Danish Parliament has decided to construct passing tracks at Kalvebod in Copenhagen to increase capacity for the benefit of passenger and freight traffic on the railway.
The passing tracks are part of the Infrastructure Plan 2035 and are crucial to realizing the full potential of a southern railway corridor from Roskilde via Copenhagen South to Copenhagen Airport. In addition to increasing capacity on the route, the passing tracks also make it possible to run trains directly from Western Denmark to Copenhagen Airport.
At the same time, the upcoming Fehmarn Belt connection is expected to promote railway traffic between Southern Europe and Scandinavia. The construction of passing tracks at Kalvebod is therefore essential to handle more trains and ensure future-proof railway capacity.
Aarsleff Rail A/S, in collaboration with Sweco, will carry out the first phase of the project to establish two passing tracks at Kalvebod between the stations Copenhagen South and Ørestad.
The first phase of the project, to be executed by Aarsleff Rail A/S, involves earthworks, drainage, and construction. The work is expected to begin in the spring of 2026 and be completed in 2028.
Read more about the project on Sund & Bælt's website here.
Facts
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The upgrade of the railway section to benefit rail traffic is part of the Agreement on the Infrastructure Plan 2035, which was agreed upon by a broad majority of the Danish Parliament's parties in 2021.
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A total of DKK 712.6 million has been allocated for the construction of passing tracks at Kalvebod.
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The project has undergone an environmental impact assessment and has subsequently been approved by the Danish Transport Authority.
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The project is part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and has received EU funding.
