Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces the entry of the elevated section of Hanoi Metro Line 3 into revenue service. The new line, operated by Hanoi Metro Company (HMC), will be officially inaugurated in September 2024 and is currently open for free public trial.
The first stage of the project covers 8.5 kilometres and includes eight stations on the elevated section. Once complete, the full line will extend to 12.5 kilometres with a total of 12 stations and enhance access for 1.6 million residents across six districts of Hanoi city. At full capacity, the integrated metro system is expected to carry more than 23,900 passengers per hour per direction.
In 2017, Alstom, as leader of a consortium including Colas Rail and Hitachi Rail, was awarded a contract to supply an integrated metro system for Hanoi Metro Line 3. Alstom’s share covered 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 depot equipment together with partner, Colas Rail. This project was made possible thanks to the French government, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Directorate General of the Treasury, the French Development Agency, the European Investment Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Mr. Nguyen Cao Minh, Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) said, “We want to bring reliable, safe and efficient transport solutions for commuters in Hanoi and with our strategic partnership with Alstom, Hanoi Line 3 is introducing a world class metro system to our commuters, helping improve Hanoi’s transportation systems.”
Toby Tiberghien, Managing Director, East Asia, Alstom, said, “At Alstom, we’re committed to transforming mobility in Vietnam with smarter, greener, and more efficient solutions for everyday commuters. Our expertise in turnkey projects has been crucial in successfully delivering this complex metro project, featuring eight elevated and four underground stations. The start of Hanoi Line 3 operations showcases our dedication to meticulous planning and engineering, ensuring that passengers in the nation’s capital enjoy safe, efficient, and comfortable journeys every day. I’m proud to see our emblematic Metropolis™ thriving in the vibrant and iconic city of Hanoi, a hub of economic and cultural richness. We thank H.E. Olivier Brochet, French Ambassador to Vietnam, the French and Vietnamese authorities, and all those who have made this project possible,”
The Hanoi metro system was designed with the passenger at heart. The four-car Metropolis trains for Hanoi Metro Line 3 feature wide doors to facilitate passenger flow, dedicated space for passengers with reduced mobility, as well as ergonomic and easy-to-grab bars. The trains are made with lightweight aluminium car bodies, reducing energy consumption and making it more sustainable. Furthermore, the train’s exterior and interior colour schemes take local Vietnamese inspiration and include motifs such as dragon fruit and the rice paddy field designs, which enhance cultural relevance and aesthetic appeal.
The Hanoi metro is one of Alstom’s projects, which was designed and manufactured in France for international markets. The metro is a showcase of French industrial expertise. It involves six Alstom sites in France: Valenciennes for the design and manufacture of the metros, Ornans for the engines, Le Creusot for the bogies, Tarbes for the electrical cabinets and traction systems, Saint-Ouen for the Urbalis 400 signalling solution and Villeurbanne for the onboard computerised systems, passenger information and signalling equipment.
