The metro runs from Frederikberg to Amager. The densly populated areas of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg are crossed in tunnels to avoid disturbing existing infrastructures. The underground stations are illuminated by daylight with platforms between 20 and 6.5 m deep. The outer sections of the metro to Orestad, Copenhagen Airport and Vanlose are at or above ground level. In the Orestad section the metro is elevated on low embankments and extended viaduct sections.
Stations are unmanned with platform screen doors.
The control and maintenance center is located in the southern area and comprises traffic control facilities, the maintenance workshop and office service facilities for staff. Rolling stock comprises 39 meter long 3-car trains running at very close intervals. Floors are at platform levei and materials are environmentally friendly with low maintenance requirements and high fire resistance. Ansaldo Trasporti is supplying the technological works on a turn key basis. Substations will be located inside station buildings.