Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announced that the upgraded section of Hanoi Metro Line 3 has entered revenue service. The new line, operated by Hanoi Metro Corporation (HMC), will be officially opened in September 2024 and is currently open for free public trial.
The first phase of the project covers 8,5 kilometers and includes eight stations in the elevated section. Once completed, the full line will extend 12 kilometers with a total of 12,5 stations, improving access for 1,6 million residents in six districts of Hanoi City. At full capacity, the integrated metro system is expected to transport more than 23.900 passengers per hour in each direction.
In 2017, Alstom, the leader of a consortium that includes Colas Rail and Hitachi Rail, signed a contract to supply an integrated metro system for Hanoi Metro Line 3. Alstom's share included the supply and integration of the metro system, including ten four-car Metropolis trains and the Urbalis 400 CBTC system, as well as the delivery of power supply and warehouse equipment together with partner Colas Rail. This The project was made possible thanks to the French government, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Directorate General of the Treasury, the French Development Agency, the European Investment Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Board (MRB) Mr. Nguyen Cao Minh , “We want to provide reliable, safe and efficient transportation solutions for passengers in Hanoi, and through our strategic partnership with Alstom, Hanoi Line 3 helps improve Hanoi's transportation systems by providing our passengers with a world-class metro system.” said.
Toby Tiberghien, General Manager of Alstom East Asia , “At Alstom, we are committed to transforming mobility in Vietnam with smarter, greener and more efficient solutions for daily commuters. Our expertise in turnkey projects was crucial in successfully delivering this complex metro project with eight elevated and four underground stations. The start of Hanoi Line 3 operations will allow passengers in the nation's capital to travel every day. It demonstrates our commitment to meticulous planning and engineering, ensuring safe, efficient and comfortable journeys. I am proud to see our emblematic Metropolis™ flourish in the vibrant and iconic city of Hanoi, the center of economic and cultural wealth. “We thank HE Olivier Brochet, the French Ambassador in Vietnam, the French and Vietnamese officials and everyone who made this project possible.”
Hanoi metro system is designed with a passenger focus. with four wagons Trains on Hanoi Metro Line 3 have wide doors to facilitate passenger flow, Reserved space for passengers with reduced mobility and ergonomic and easy-to-hold bars. The trains are produced with lightweight aluminum bodies, which reduces energy consumption and makes them more sustainable. Additionally, the train's exterior and interior color schemes are locally Vietnamese inspired and feature motifs such as dragon fruit and rice field designs, adding cultural relevance and aesthetic appeal.
Hanoi metro is one of Alstom projects designed and manufactured in France for international markets. The Metro is a showcase of French industrial expertise. It includes six Alstom sites in France: Valenciennes for the design and production of metros, Ornans for engines, Le Creusot for bogies, Tarbes for electrical cabinets and traction systems, Saint-Ouen for the Urbalis 400 signaling solution and on-board computerized systems, passenger information and signaling equipment for Villeurbanne.
Alstom's turnkey expertise in metro systems
Alstom has a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities and technologies to build turnkey. Currently, 19 projects worldwide benefit from Alstom's integrated metro solutions, ensuring fast and cost-effective delivery. Alstom has delivered many high-profile metro systems globally, from Panama and Mexico City to Lausanne and Singapore.
Alstom in Vietnam
Alstom has established a nearly 30-year presence in Vietnam and has since contributed to the development of the country's modernization plan in railway solutions. It provided signaling and telecommunications system modernization services for the first and second phases of the Hanoi-Vinh regional line and offered signaling and telecommunications systems for Ninh Binh station.
