Nhon-Ha Noi Station metro line to start commercial operation on August 8

This is part of an order of Chairman of Hà Nội People's Committee Trần Sỹ Thanh while inspecting the project on Tuesday morning.

He asked for the metro's commercial operations to start one day earlier than the proposed date.

The trial run will last for two to three months, and in the first 15 days passengers can enjoy the rides free of charge.

Each hour, about 8,000 passengers can be transported on each direction on the elevated section.

The operation is an important event marking a new development milestone in local public transport system, said the Ha Noi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB).

It will contribute to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - 2024).

The People's Committees of Bac Tu Liem, Nam Tu Liem, Cau Giay, Ba Dinh and Dong Da districts will work with traffic police to keep environmental sanitation and ensure security, traffic order and safety.

The metro line's success will create confidence for investors in the potential for developing transport infrastructure. It is also a testament to the tireless efforts of the municipal Party and government in building modern transport infrastructure, improving the people's quality of life, according to the MRB.

On August 2, the SEC conducted a site inspection and evaluated the section, saying it meets the design and requirements. The trial operation ensured technical conditions and procedures related to fire prevention, environment and safety were carried out and approved by State agencies.

Since the project was implemented, the SEC has organized 21 inspections on quality, construction documents and items, of which six had been conducted since the beginning of this year.

The SEC determined that the elevated section of the Nhon-Ha Noi Station metro line ensured norms for commercial operation.

It noted that before the project is open for public use, the investor needs to request contractors and related parties to review all systems and auxiliary equipment serving operation.

The Nhon – Ha Noi Station metro project has a total length of 12.5km from Nhon in Nam Tu Liem district via Kim Ma street to the Ha Noi Railway Station in Dong Da district. Construction began in 2010 at an estimated cost of over VND34.8 trillion (nearly US$1.37 billion). The line passes through eight elevated and four underground stations.

When officially becoming operational, it will provide a modern, safe, fast and environmentally friendly means of public transport.

The route will help people save time and travel costs, while connecting urban areas and creating favorable conditions for green and sustainable socio-economic development./.