A total of 30 of Copenhagen's 44 metro stations are underground.
Back in July last year, Danish newspaper Berlingske reported that Metroselskabet (the company responsible for running the Copenhagen metro system) would investigate the possibility of using metro stations as shelters, taking inspiration from cities in Ukraine which have done so.
Unfortunately, that isn't possible, broadcaster DR reports, based on emails between Metroselskabet and Copenhagen city council, obtained via a freedom of information request.
According to the emails seen by DR, Copenhagen's stations are not suitable for a few reasons – some of them have skylights which could splinter, and there are issues with ventilation and access to toilets.
The company did, however, say that some stations could be used as temporary protection for a small number of passengers already in the metro.
"That's not the same as turning them into bomb shelters," the email reads.
A bomb shelter or beskyttelsesrum is defined as an extra strong room or area which protects people from air attacks. These rooms are typically used as something else during peacetime, but are able to be turned into shelters at short notice if needed.
According to DR, cycle shelters at some metro stations could potentially be turned into bomb shelters.
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