Nhon-Ha Noi Station metro line serves for 34,184 passengers on first day of operation
VGP - The 8.5 km elevated section of the Nhon-Ha Noi Station urban railway line handled over 34,184 passengers on its first day of operation on August 8, according to the Ha Noi Metro Co, Ltd.
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This figure surpasses the record set by the 13.1km Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line, the first one to be operational in Ha Noi and in the country, which saw 25,680 passengers on the opening day.
The majority of passengers on the Nhon- Cau Giay metro section are people commuting to work or school, said Vu Hong Truong, General Director of Ha Noi Metro.
The operation and management have been highly successful, ensuring safety and passenger satisfaction. At the stations, staff, train operators and security personnel efficiently carried out their duties. The ticketing and boarding processes were fully automated.
In the first 15 days of the commercial operation, free rides are offered to all passengers.
After that, the standard monthly fare will be VND200,000 (US$8). A 50 percent discount will be available for students and industrial workers.
Meanwhile, free rides are still offered to children under six, revolution contributors and the elderly aged over 60 years old.
In the first three months, the opening time will be 5.30 am and the closing time will be 10pm, with a train available every 10 minutes.
The metro line spans 12.5 km, with the elevated section covering 8.5 km and the underground section covering 4 km.
Once fully operational, the line is expected to help reduce traffic congestion and pressure on buses on the same route.
The ticket will be VND140,000 for those purchasing group tickets of 30 or more. Single journey tickets will be priced at VND24,000, allowing unlimited travel for the day.
