Friday, 31 May 2019, the new dual track high-speed line between Copenhagen and Ringsted via Køge was officially opened. The new connection offers a better timetable with more departures, shorter travel times and fewer delays. The budget was DKK 11.4 billion. The line is designed to handle speeds of up to 250 km/h for passenger trains and is Denmark's first railway for high-speed trains.

Facts about the new line

The new line is the largest rail project in years. It includes: 

• 60 km dual track railway
• Electrification of the new line
• Platforms at Ny Ellebjerg Station
• An additional track at Køge Station
• Track renovation at Ringsted Station
• A new station (Køge Nord)
• Preparations for a future connection to Lille Syd.