# Siemens and Per Aarsleff win light rail contract in Copenhagen

A consortium of Siemens and Per Aarsleff A/S was awarded a turnkey contract by Greater Copenhagen Light Rail I/S to build a 28 km light rail system in Copenhagen with 29 stations, including 27 Avenio trams, electrification, signaling, and 15 years of maintenance. Commissioning is planned for 2024.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-03-16
- Where: Copenhagen (Lyngby to Ishøj), Denmark
- Status: announced
- Products: light rail system, Avenio trams, rail electrification, signaling
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Siemens](https://endata.com/companies/301.md)
- [Per Aarsleff Holding](https://endata.com/companies/1997.md) (partner)
- [Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy](https://endata.com/companies/3169.md) (customer)
- [Greater Copenhagen Light Rail I/S](https://endata.com/companies/18400.md) (customer)
- [Nissum Bredning Vindmøllelaug](https://endata.com/companies/31483.md) (customer)
- [Jysk Energ](https://endata.com/companies/31484.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [railwaypro.com](https://www.railwaypro.com/wp/siemens-wins-lrt-contract-in-copenhagen/), 2018-03-16: "With more than 130 years of experience in building electric trams, Siemens offers turnkey projects to its customers featuring an integrated overall solution that fits the needs of any town or city."
- [tgs4c.com](https://www.tgs4c.com/news/nissum-to-use-siemens-switchgear-nid7544.html), 2018-04-24: "We're proud that our new SF6-free switchgear are being used successfully in the Nissum Bredning Vind wind farm."

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