More than 2 million passengers take Nhon metro

This is the information announced by the leaders of Hanoi People's Committee at the Commercial Operation Ceremony of the elevated section of the Hanoi urban railway pilot project, Nhon - Hanoi station section, which took place this morning (November 9).

This morning (November 9), the Hanoi People's Committee held a ceremony to launch the commercial operation of the elevated section of the Hanoi urban railway pilot project, Nhon - Hanoi station section.

Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh and Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Danh Huy attended the event.

Mr. Duong Duc Tuan - Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee spoke at the ceremony. Photo: Ta Hai.

This is an urban railway running on dedicated tracks with a total length of 13,035km, 12 stations; including 12,575km of main line and 0.46km of approach road and Depot. The elevated section includes 8 stations from station S1 to S8, about 8.5km long. The underground section includes 4 stations from station S9 to station S12, about 4km long.

The project is funded by the Asian Development Bank, the French Development Agency in Vietnam, the General Department of the French Treasury, the European Investment Bank, and is implemented with the technology and experience of leading French companies.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Duong Duc Tuan - Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee said that after more than 3 months of commercial operation, Nhon - Gia Hanoi Metro has shown the attraction of a new means of public transport. Up to now, the elevated section of the line has served more than 2 million passengers, becoming a convenient daily means of transport for a part of the capital's people.

Delegates perform commercial operation ceremony.

The leaders of the Hanoi People's Committee also requested management agencies and operating units of the elevated urban railway to always ensure convenient and safe operations for the people.

At the same time, the Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board, contractors and construction units are required to focus on accelerating the construction progress of Package 3 (construction of the underground section) to soon complete the entire route. Sponsors closely coordinate with investors and relevant parties to ensure convenience in the investment and construction process, promoting the construction progress of the remaining part of the Project.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Vietnam Olivier Brochet expressed: The Nhon - Hanoi Railway Station pilot urban railway project is not only a modern public transport project, but also a symbol of cultural fusion, demonstrating the strong friendship between Vietnam and France.

According to him, the project uses French urban railway technology, which is the most modern in the world, and often holds a key position in high-level exchanges between the two governments.

After the Commercial Operation Ceremony, Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh attached a plaque commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day to the project, inaugurated the Metis artwork and experienced the Nhon - Cau Giay skytrain.

The official commercial operation of the elevated section of the Nhon - Hanoi Railway Station urban railway contributes to creating the foundation for the development of public transport, green transport, "Hanoi net zero", starting with the metro.

The elevated section from Nhon to Cau Giay includes 8 stations: Nhon (S1), Minh Khai (S2), Phu Dien (S3), Cau Dien (S4), Le Duc Tho (S5), National University (S6), Chua Ha (S7), Cau Giay (S8).

Previously, on August 8, the Nhon - Hanoi Railway Station elevated section from Nhon to S8 Cau Giay Station, 8.5 km long, officially began commercial operation to serve passengers. With a maximum design speed of 80 km/h, this metro line is capable of transporting more than 500,000 passengers per day and night, according to calculations by the operating unit.

Passengers use trains to travel instead of personal vehicles.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/hon-2-trieu-khach-di-metro-nhon-ga-ha-noi-19224110910332997.htm