Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces the commencement of revenue service for the elevated section of Hanoi Metro Line 3. Operated by Hanoi Metro Company (HMC), the new line is currently open for free public trial and will be officially inaugurated in September 2024.
The first phase of the project spans 8.5 kilometers and includes eight stations on the elevated section. Upon completion, the full line will extend to 12.5 kilometers, featuring 12 stations and improving access for 1.6 million residents across six districts of Hanoi. At full capacity, the metro system is expected to transport over 23,900 passengers per hour per direction.
In 2017, Alstom, leading a consortium with Colas Rail and Hitachi Rail, secured a contract to provide an integrated metro system for Hanoi Metro Line 3. Alstom’s responsibilities included supplying and integrating the metro system, which encompasses ten four-car Metropolis trains and the Urbalis 400 CBTC system, along with power supply and depot equipment in collaboration with Colas Rail. This project was supported by the French government, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Directorate General of the Treasury, the French Development Agency, the European Investment Bank, and the Asian Development Bank.
Nguyen Cao Minh, General Director of the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB), stated, “We aim to offer reliable, safe, and efficient transport solutions for Hanoi commuters. Our strategic partnership with Alstom has introduced a world-class metro system to enhance Hanoi’s transportation infrastructure.”
Toby Tiberghien, Managing Director, East Asia, Alstom, commented, “At Alstom, we are dedicated to transforming mobility in Vietnam with smarter, greener, and more efficient solutions for daily commuters. Our expertise in turnkey projects has been pivotal in delivering this complex metro project, which includes eight elevated and four underground stations. The commencement of Hanoi Line 3 operations underscores our commitment to meticulous planning and engineering, ensuring safe, efficient, and comfortable journeys for passengers in Hanoi. I am proud to see our iconic Metropolis™ thriving in this vibrant city. We extend our gratitude to H.E. Olivier Brochet, French Ambassador to Vietnam, and the French and Vietnamese authorities for their support.”
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Hanoi’s second metro lineThe Hanoi metro system prioritizes passenger needs. The four-car Metropolis trains for Line 3 feature wide doors for easy passenger flow, dedicated spaces for passengers with reduced mobility, and ergonomic handrails. The trains, made with lightweight aluminum car bodies, are energy-efficient and sustainable. The train designs draw inspiration from local Vietnamese culture, incorporating motifs such as dragon fruit and rice paddy fields for enhanced cultural relevance and aesthetic appeal.
The Hanoi metro is a testament to French industrial expertise, designed and manufactured in France for international markets. Six Alstom sites in France were involved: Valenciennes for design and manufacturing, Ornans for engines, Le Creusot for bogies, Tarbes for electrical cabinets and traction systems, Saint-Ouen for the Urbalis 400 signaling solution, and Villeurbanne for onboard computerized systems, passenger information, and signaling equipment.
Alstom’s Turnkey Expertise in Metro Systems
Alstom possesses a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities and technologies to build turnkey metro systems tailored to city requirements. Currently, 19 projects globally benefit from Alstom’s integrated metro solutions, ensuring rapid and cost-effective delivery. Alstom has delivered several high-profile metro systems worldwide, including in Panama, Mexico City, Lausanne, and Singapore.
Alstom’s Metropolis Metro Solutions
The new metros for Hanoi are part of Alstom’s renowned Metropolis metro solutions, designed to support urban transit for over 60 years. More than 80 customers worldwide operate metros manufactured by Alstom.
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Source: Vietnam Insider