At around 9:30 a.m. on August 30, right after the general parade and parade ended, people from Ba Dinh area and many central streets of Hanoi poured into the stations to move. Cat Linh Station on the Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway line became crowded, many passengers had to wait in long lines to board the train.
According to the reporter's records, not only in the waiting hall area, the entrance to the escalator is also packed with people. A line of people moved one step at a time. Many families take their children very carefully so as not to get lost. The station staff continuously issue loudspeakers to remind them to keep order, and at the same time arrange more people to guide passengers to line up in the correct lane, ensuring safety when the number of passengers suddenly increases.
Inside the station, a long line of people waiting patiently for their turn to pass the ticket gate. Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong (Hanoi) said that she often chooses the train to travel because it is suitable for her age and health. However, today's experience was different due to the unusually crowded scene, but she did not feel uncomfortable.
"The whole country is joining in the joyful and exciting atmosphere towards the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, so it is understandable that there are many people" - Ms. Phuong shared.
Sharing the same view, Mr. Han Hong Hiep (Hanoi) said that choosing elevated trains helps him avoid prohibited routes after the general inspection. "Riding by train is both convenient and an interesting experience when you can see the streets from above and enjoy the cool air" - Mr. Hiep said.
The crowded situation shows that this urban railway line is increasingly attracting the attention and use of people, especially during peak hours or holidays.
Currently, functional forces have been mobilized to ensure order and guide passengers to move safely and conveniently.
