Let's go check in with our Nhon train tickets!

The train ticket for the Nhon - Hanoi station route has a round design with an embossed image of Khue Van Cac, as photographed by Pham Trang on the afternoon of August 8th.

Seeing images of entrance tickets to the Nhon - Hanoi railway line featuring the Khue Van Cac pavilion being continuously shared on social media, Pham Trang took the opportunity to check them out on the afternoon of August 8th.

A 29-year-old female office worker in Dong Da district, Hanoi, said that when she first saw the train ticket, which was "simple, compact, but very Hanoi-esque," she took advantage of her lunch break to experience it.

"Unlike paper tickets or swipe cards on buses, the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro ticket has a simple design, without printed numbers or letters, but it subtly conveys 'this is Hanoi,' which makes me want to hold it in my hand even more," Trang said.

She also mentioned that after posting photos of her tickets on her personal page, many friends also made plans to go experience it after work, because the train runs continuously from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM every day, with a train every 10 minutes.

At 4 PM, 19-year-old Pham Thi Dieu and her boyfriend arrived at Cau Giay station to experience the elevated railway. The first-year student at Hanoi National University said she wanted to try riding the elevated train and visit the eight stations along the route from Nho Son to Cau Giay.

Besides being impressed by the fast yet smooth ride, Dieu said that the ticket for this train line is interesting because of its design, making it easy to slip into a pocket and store neatly.

"I've seen people compare this ticket to an Oreo cookie because of its dark brown color, but what's even more impressive is the embossed image of Khue Van Cac. It's just a small detail, but it shows the meticulous attention to detail of the management and operating agency," Dieu said.

Pham Thi Dieu and her boyfriend went on a trip and took photos with their Nhon - Hanoi Station metro train tickets on the afternoon of August 8th.

Getting off at Cau Dien station in Nam Tu Liem district, 78-year-old Le Tho Truong and his two friends, 86-year-old Nguyen Dinh Hoan and 80-year-old Tran Quoc Bao, said they spent an hour experiencing the Nhon - Hanoi station metro line and getting off at the auxiliary stations.

Having traveled to many countries, Mr. Truong said that Vietnam's elevated train, although still in trial operation, is quite stable, with high speed but no shaking, comparable to those in developed countries. However, the distance from the platform to board the train is not tight enough, raising concerns that young children could easily slip if they are not careful. He suggested that safety barriers should be installed at train waiting areas at stations instead of just yellow warning lines to ensure safety.

Recalling the most impressive aspect of his experience, Mr. Truong said it was the circular design of the ticket, because paper tickets are easily crumpled, while magnetic cards tend to warp or fade after prolonged use.

However, Mr. Hoan said that one point of dissatisfaction was that the ticket size was a bit small, which could be difficult for elderly people with poor eyesight, shaky hands and feet, or young children.

Mr. Tran Quoc Bao, Mr. Le Tho Truong, and Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hoan (from left to right) pose for a photo with their metro train tickets at Phu Dien station, Nam Tu Liem district, on the afternoon of August 8th.

A representative from the Hanoi City Traffic Management and Operation Center under the Hanoi Department of Transport stated that the tickets for entering and exiting the Nhon - Hanoi Station railway line use tokens (shaped like coins), unlike the swipe cards used at Cat Linh - Ha Dong station. The ticket shape depends on the train's technology. The Nhon - Hanoi Station train uses French technology, so it uses token cards that conform to international standards.

"The basic technical requirements for the token card are simply a dark-colored circle, while the image on the card will be researched and designed by the Hanoi City Traffic Management and Operation Center," the representative said.

Regarding public concerns about the small size of the token for the Nhon - Hanoi station train line, which users, especially young children, might easily lose, the representative stated that Hanoi's policy is that children under 6 years old traveling with an adult will be exempt from paying fares, so there's no need to worry about losing the token.

As soon as class ended, Tran Anh Dat, 20 years old, a third-year student at Hanoi University of Industry, invited five friends to walk to Nho Son station to catch a train and take photos with the unique ID card.

"The card design is a unique and interesting initiative that other public transport providers could consider adopting, as it both protects the environment and retains the distinctive character of the capital," Duc said.

Many young people visit the stations on the Nhon - Hanoi line to take photos of the train and the distinctive token.

Less than a day after the Nhon - Hanoi Station train opened for free public viewing, images of the unique round ticket have been shared widely on social media. Each post has attracted thousands of likes and comments expressing admiration for the design. Many people have already planned trips to Hanoi to experience the elevated train. One of them is the Phuong Minh family from Hai Phong . The 32-year-old woman said that this Saturday morning she, her husband, and daughter will come to experience the train and check in with their unique ticket.

"I can't wait until the entire line is operational in 2027, so I want to go right away. Seeing everyone showing off photos of themselves with the train and the special pass, I also want to capture this moment," Ms. Minh said.

According to Mr. Vu Hong Truong, General Director of Hanoi Metro, the Nhon - Hanoi Station Metro has 10 trains, with a maximum speed of 80 km/h and an average operating speed of 35 km/h. Each train consists of 4 carriages, each carriage carrying 236 passengers, and each trip carries approximately 950 passengers.

On the very first day of commercial operation, the metro line attracted a large number of visitors. As the afternoon progressed, the number of visitors increased, with all four carriages fully occupied.

"Although it's a trial run, the number of visitors coming to experience it is large and is expected to continue to increase in the coming time," Mr. Truong said.

TB (according to VnExpress)

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