In the first six months of operation, Metro Line No. 1 Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien will run 200 trips daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. After this initial phase, operating hours will extend to 11:30 PM daily.
According to a representative from the HCMC Urban Railway Company Limited No. 1 (HURC1), Metro Line No. 1 is planned to operate from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM with a train frequency of 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Trains will stop for 30 seconds at each station, except for special stations like Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien.
However, during the first six months of commercial operation, the line will run 200 trips daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
During peak hours (6:00–8:00 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, and 3:30–6:00 PM), trains will run at 8-minute intervals with nine trains in operation. During off-peak hours, the interval will be 12 minutes with six trains.
“After the initial phase, the metro line will extend its operating hours to 11:30 PM daily,” HURC1 leadership stated.
On weekdays (Monday to Friday), the peak-hour train frequency will be 5 minutes per trip, 10 minutes during regular hours, and 15 minutes during low-demand hours, amounting to approximately 276 trips per day.
On weekends (Saturday and Sunday), summer holidays, and public holidays, peak-hour frequency will be 8 minutes per trip, 10 minutes during regular hours, and 15 minutes during low-demand hours, totaling approximately 226 trips per day.
Previously, from November 11 to 17, Metro Line No. 1 underwent trial operations at 100% design capacity, with 14 trains running continuously from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
During the trial period, nearly 3,000 passengers experienced the metro, according to HURC1 Representatives. This phase provides an opportunity for station staff, train operators, and management teams to gain experience in organizing and managing metro operations.
“Through the trial operations, we addressed limitations, enhancing station efficiency and ensuring safety and service quality for passengers,” the HURC1 representative stated.
The representative also mentioned that operational teams continue to hold meetings and draw lessons to ensure the best possible preparation for the official launch.
Additionally, the 61 train operators—who have been with Metro Line No. 1 since 2020—have intense training programs. This guarantees safe and reliable operations, providing passengers confidence in the Vietnamese operators’ skills.
Nearly 400 station staff have also received professional training and adhere to strict protocols, ensuring they are ready to deliver top-quality service to the public in the coming month.
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Source: Vietnam Insider