After more than three weeks of testing (from October 14 to November 8) at 20% capacity, from November 11 to November 17, is the decisive time to comprehensively evaluate the operational capacity and safety of Metro Line 1.
Urban Railway Company No. 1 (HURC1) said that the trial operation phase at 100% of the design capacity will last all week, from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. every day.
Trains will operate with a frequency of 5 minutes 30 seconds to 10 minutes, divided into two operating plans: weekdays and weekends and holidays.
It is expected that there will be 14 trains operating on the main line, along with 3 reserve trains.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Board (MAUR), Metro Line 1 is running continuous tests to serve as a basis for evaluating system safety certification and putting it into official operation.
Currently, the system safety certification assessment consultant has completed 10/13 reports according to the contract, reaching nearly 80% of the total workload.
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has been continuously directing MAUR to proactively report and actively coordinate with the Vietnam Railway Authority, the Vietnam Register and the State Inspection Department of Construction Works in implementing and completing the content of assessment and certification of system safety for operation.
Metro Line 1 has completed 99% of the total construction volume, the remaining part includes acceptance procedures and technical preparations to be ready for official operation.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to officially operate Metro Line 1 from December 22, 2024. During the first month, residents and tourists will experience it for free. After that, Metro Line 1 will officially sell tickets at prices ranging from 6,000 to 20,000 VND, depending on the length of the trip.
Started in 2012, Metro Line 1 is the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, built with a total investment of more than 43,700 billion VND, connecting the city center with the eastern gateway, stretching nearly 20 km with 11 elevated stations and 3 underground stations.
Metro Line 1, when officially put into operation, will not only contribute to reducing traffic pressure, but is also expected to create momentum for economic and social development in the eastern region of Ho Chi Minh City.
