Nhon-Hanoi metro line carries two million passengers
The metro line was inaugurated in early August, adding another commuting option to the crowded, bustling city.
The metro line was inaugurated in early August, adding another commuting option to the crowded, bustling city.
The people of Hanoi celebrate after a metro line that was 14 years in the making was finally inaugurated last week.
The Nhon-Hanoi Station will contribute to diversifying the traffic options in Hanoi amid the lack of public transport.
The metro system has always been a priority for the Vietnamese government and Hanoi authorities, as it is a modern mass transit mode that helps reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
The bus route network will be a link between Hanoi's two metro lines.
By the end of June, work on the elevated section of the Hanoi pilot metro project, from Nhon to Hanoi Station was 100% complete.
There are many metro technologies in the world, so Hanoi should choose only one, focusing on how to ensure optimal investment costs, operation and maintenance.
Hanoi's bus service is undergoing a major overhaul to encourage people to use public transport and leave their private vehicles at home.
A new metro construction plan will be presented to city councilors for discussion next month.
The second metro line is expected to help reduce Hanoi's vehicle emissions by 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
The completed metro system is projected to carry around 3.2 million daily trips, making up 35-40% of public transport in urban hubs and 20% in suburban zones.
The local authorities plan to spend VND113 billion (US$4.4 million) to build the tunnel connecting two metro lines.
The project would contribute to the sustainable development of Hanoi and Vietnam.
The capital plans to build 14 metro lines totaling 610km by 2065.
To make urban areas livable, user-friendly and smart residential areas requires the joint efforts of all stakeholders.
This urban railway line is 12.5 kilometers long, 8.5 of which are elevated and 4 underground.
The German industrial conglomerate can provide technical support for Hanoi to complete metro projects.