The primary part of Hanoi’s second metro line, Line 3, has opened for a free trial interval earlier than the official unveiling, due in September 2024.
The 8.5km elevated railway constructed fully on a viaduct stops at eight stations, stretching from Nhổn to Hanoi Metropolis Centre, in Cầu Giấy.
When the total 12.5km mission is full in 2027, with an underground part, it should go to six of the town’s districts throughout 12 stations, with an hourly capability of 23,900 passengers in each instructions.
Work on Line 3 started in 2009, with an preliminary ending date of 2015 based on native newspaper VnExpress.
Work on the road was undertaken by a number of firms together with Systra as guide and engineer and a consortium of Alstom, Colas Rail and Hitachi Rail who provided trains and methods. A part of the financing for Line 3 was awarded by the French authorities.
Frédéric Dufour, Systra Asia’s senior vice chairman, mentioned: “Hanoi is popping a brand new web page in its transport historical past with this new metro line, which is able to assist to alleviate congestion on the roads and contribute to the town’s financial growth.”
Nguyen Cao Minh, a member of the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Administration Board, mentioned: “We wish to convey dependable, secure and environment friendly transport options for commuters in Hanoi.”
Hanoi and Vietnam’s first metro line opened in 2021 and in addition featured an preliminary free trial interval.
In January 2024, China Pacific Building Group signed a $2.7bn contract to construct Metro Line 5.
It is going to run for 39km from the centre of the town to the western suburb.
