Considered "the new gateway to Copenhagen", the station connects the Danish capital and the neighboring Scandinavian countries with the western part of Denmark and the bordering regions of Germany.
The project also contains a huge park-and-ride facility, where people can park their car and take the express train to Copenhagen, travelling the 40 km distance in just 20 minutes.
The station is built over two important railway lines as well as Denmark’s busiest stretch of motorway, the Køge Bay motorway, with nearly 100,000 cars passing daily. The new hub enables more efficient and sustainable transport to and from the capital, thereby helping to reduce car congestion throughout the metropolitan area.
Every day, thousands of cars slow to a crawl on the Køge Bay motorway, leading to an estimated 40,000 hours wasted per day. On average, drivers could reduce their travel time to and from Copenhagen by 30 minutes each day by taking the train from the Køge Nord Station both ways.
The covered bridge will serve as a visual invitation to thousands of people commuting by car to choose the more sustainable option of parking their vehicle and taking the train, saving both time and money as well as reducing their carbon footprint.
The Køge Nord Station hub is planned for more than 2,000 cars in the future equal to just 2% of the cars travelling the motorway. This will save 80,000 km travelled back and forth daily and approximately 8,000 tons CO₂ annually – based on an average car emitting 200-gram CO₂e pr. km.
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Connecting the new double-track high-speed rail line between Ringsted and Copenhagen, the futuristic design of Køge Nord Station is apt for the surrounding area, which is currently undergoing a tremendous transformation.
The covered pedestrian bridge is designed to protect the users from noise, excessive light and both cold and hot weather - creating a more attractive commute.
Exterior facade and interior cladding
The exterior cladding is based on a tried-and-tested metal solution. Inside, the bridge has oak panelling, which provides a warm atmosphere and is able to withstand the wear and tear that must be expected for a public space.
Panoramic views
The north side of the bridge is completely transparent and offers a 180-degree panoramic view.
Orientation
The bridge is oriented to screen the light from the south to prevent overheating of the interior space.
Thermal envelope
The bridge has natural ventilation, with air inlets and outlets throughout the length of the structure.
The south facade of the bridge is closed, while the north facade is open, providing a stunning 180-degree panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The view can be enjoyed either standing, walking or seated comfortably on the built-in furniture along the south-facing wall.
The wooden panelling that covers the interior walls lends the interior of the bridge a warm and welcoming feel. The interior space is contrasted by the smooth, cool aluminum exterior.
We have designed a landmark for the development that the city of Køge is currently undergoing. A development driven by innovation, pioneering spirit and a bold outlook that is embodied by the station bridge and the related facilities. The bridge is also a new architectural attraction for the area; a long, spectacular steel snake sinuously extending above the railway lines and offering the users a magnificent panoramic view of the cultural landscape.
Dan Stubbergaard, architect and founder, Cobe
Promoting “the good travel experience”, the bridge offers views of the outside and an intimate feel as well as a good flow and zones for pausing. The nine-meter-wide tubular bridge provides qualities that go beyond the purely functional and practical purposes of an ordinary train station.
The traffic hub comprises not only of the station and its spectacular footbridge, but also an associated park and ride facility.
