Latest information from Hanoi Railway Company Limited (Hanoi Metro), after 9 days of operation (from August 8 to August 17, 2024), the elevated railway section Nhon - Hanoi Station recorded a record number of passengers with more than 400,000 times. This is quite an impressive number.
Because it is in the free period, most passengers go for experience, one person can go several times a day. According to Hanoi Metro, after the free travel period, the number of passengers using the train to go to school and work will increase and remain stable.
It is expected that from August 23, 2024, the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro train will officially enter the toll- based commercial operation phase . According to the current ticket price plan, a ticket for one leg of the route is 8,000 VND/turn, 12,000 VND/turn for the whole route. A day ticket costs 24,000 VND, is valid during the day and has no limit on the number of trips.
People can also buy monthly tickets for 200,000 VND/month, with priority given to students at 100,000 VND/month. If purchased collectively and not subject to priority, the monthly ticket price is 140,000 VND. Implementing the policy according to the Resolution of the Hanoi People's Council, tickets are free for children under 6 years old, people with meritorious services, elderly people over 60 years old, and people with disabilities.
Customers who buy single tickets will be given circular tickets, like coins. When passing through the ticket gate, passengers use the ticket to scan to open the gate. When they get off, they insert it into the ticket machine to open the door. Once purchased, tickets are only valid for 20 minutes. If guests do not board the train, they must go to the ticket counter to update.
Through PV's survey, in recent days, the number of potential customers of the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro line is showing signs of increasing. Especially pupils and students. Although the elevated section of this metro line is only 8.5km long, it passes through 11 universities, such as: Hanoi University of Industry, University of Commerce, Hanoi University of Education, and member schools of the University. Hanoi National; Academy of Journalism and Communication; University of Transport.
"I study at the University of Transport, the price of accommodation in the area around the school is quite high. Now that there is this train line, I can absolutely stay in a more remote area, like the outskirts of Bac Tu Liem district, after "I take the train every day to go to school. I think this option can help me save more on living expenses and travel safely and quickly" - Phuong Trang (2nd year student, University). Transport) shared.
With cheap ticket prices, easy connection and effectiveness in reducing congestion, the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro line is expected to become a new choice for people.
