From early morning, a large crowd gathered at the Nhon Station to experience the new urban railway. Passengers could get tickets either from the ticket counters or via the automatic vending machines. Many were excited to see that the tickets for Metro Line 3 were small, round, coin-like tokens featuring an image of the Khue Van Cac – a temple-like symbol of Hanoi.
Many passengers couldn’t hide their excitement about riding Hanoi’s second urban railway.
The elevated railway, or “L” train from Nhon to Cau Giay spans 8.5 kilometers and has eight stations. Not only does it meet technical and operational requirements, but it also boasts modern improvements compared to the Cat Linh-Ha Dong line.
Beyond the excitement of trying out the Nhon-Hanoi Station line, many hope that this will become a daily public transportation option for students and workers, helping to solve Hanoi’s persistent problem of traffic congestion./.
