Experience the first real elevated railway station in Vietnam

The most overview of the Cat Linh - Ha Dong overhead railway through La Khe model station, an important system is expected to reduce the burden on traffic in Hanoi.

In the morning of May 20, 2017, La Khe - Ha Dong model station opened the door for people to visit before conducting a full test run in September.

Overview of Hanoi urban railway project, Cat Linh - Ha Dong route

The Hanoi urban railway project, Cat Linh - Ha Dong route is built in order of priority in the entire delivery system in Hanoi city, running through Dong Da, Thanh Xuan and Ha Dong districts.

Route of UMRT route of Cat Linh - Ha Dong route.

The starting point of the route is south, intersection between Cat Linh road and Giang Vo road in Dong Da district, following Hao Nam road in the northeast - southwest direction, crossing Hoang Cau to Lang road, moving along the To river Calendar to the south.

At Nguyen Trai Street, crossing To Lich River, run along Nguyen Trai Street in the direction of Northeast - Southwest, passing Quang Trung Street, Tran Phu Street, then cross the southern railway line, continue to follow. Southwest direction to the final point is Yen Nghia bus station.

The total length of the road is 13,021km, a total of 12 stations, respectively: Cat Linh station, De La Thanh station, Thai Ha station, Lang station, National university station, ring station 3, Thanh Xuan 3 station , Ha Dong bus station, Ha Dong station (Ha Dong hospital), La Khe station, Van Khe station, Ha Dong bus station are new, the average distance between stations is about 1156m.

The whole route will be arranged with a Depot (the station is in the process of construction), located south of Ha Dong Station, 26.2 Ha wide.

Close up of La Khe model station, part of Hanoi urban railway project, Cat Linh - Ha Dong line

According to the representative of the Project Management Board, after the construction time, the work of completing the architecture of La Khe station has basically completed the construction site.

The model station has been opened to welcome people to visit, the PMU is ready to listen to feedback from people within 1 month from May 20, 2017 to June 20 / 2017

La Khe Station is located on Quang Trung Street, under the route Cat Linh - Ha Dong of the elevated railway.

La Khe model station was opened to welcome people to visit within 1 month from May 20, 2017 to June 20, 2017.

One of the two walkways to La Khe station, covered with anti-slip plastic carpet in bad weather conditions.

For young people, there is no problem, but for the elderly, this stair is a "challenge".

The height of the walkway from the ground up is equivalent to a 3-storey tube house.

La Khe station from 2nd floor.

According to the introduction of the project, La Khe station has a 3-storey structure, using a large aperture casting structure. Roof using light-absorbing materials, able to withstand high winds and rain, reduce solar radiation.

In addition, the station design is inspired by Vietnamese women with long sleeves, in accordance with ecological architecture ideas in the world. Also the dome inspired European design. The open structure of the station is conducive to drainage and temperature reduction in the summer.

The entrance to the exhibition area, after completion, will become a road to the ticketing area, with a stairway to the train from the second floor.

According to personal senses in the role of a guest, La Khe station is really huge, quite modern architecture.

Next to the staircase to the station, there is also an elevator system for people with disabilities (under construction, not yet put into use).

Inside the display area, the two sides are the entrance to the third floor for two different trains: Yen Nghia - Cat Linh.

Ticket gate . model, after finishing will be ticket control system with card.

On the second floor, the basic infrastructure has been basically completed 80%, not yet equipped with air conditioning but still relatively cool even though the outdoor is very hot.

In addition to signs guiding and interpreting station-related information.There are also detailed models of Cat Linh - Ha Dong overhead railway.

Model of 3rd floor of La Khe station after completion.

Perspective model from above.

If completed as the design model, La Khe station will contribute to the "metro" beauty of Hanoi.

Stairs to the 3rd floor are quite steep and high, relatively difficult for travel of the elderly and young children.

According to the information of the people, because the stairs are quite high, the people, especially the elderly and children, go to the station floor (the ticket floor) and the platform floor (waiting floors for train) will be tired, Difficult to travel, according to the design at the stations are arranged synchronously two separate stair systems for each side of the station.

Each system includes stairs, automatic escalators and elevators / elevators with different functions; In particular, private lift / lift lift accessible and accessible for people with disabilities.

Currently, automatic escalator equipment, machine / lift ladder has not been installed yet. After these devices are installed, people can use them to move to the station conveniently.

Beneath the staircase to Yen Nghia - Cat Linh train is a public toilet, however, it has not been used yet.Make sure you go to the bathroom at home before visiting.

At the end of the stairs is the waiting area of ​​the train of Cat Linh - Ha Dong line.

According to the Management Board's information, the automatic terminal system may be installed in the future.At peak hours, if an unfortunate passenger falls onto a railroad track, it is very dangerous, especially for children.

This is a train with 4 cars, from HN01 to HN04, compared to the model train, the official train has a more eye-catching appearance.

The train head does not look much different from the model train which was displayed at the end of October 2015 at Giang Vo exhibition, keeping the green paint color and the symbol of Khue Van Cac.

Soft elastic connection system between carriages.

According to the manufacturer, the frame is made of stainless steel structure, imported from Germany.Engine components of ships are imported from different countries such as Japan, Belgium .

Electric train with the 3rd rail power supply system, with high safety and stability as well as ensuring urban beauty. The train is a two-way cabin and is fully reversible at both ends of the train.

The average length of wagons will be about 20m with 4 side doors (each side) for a wagon.

The average length of wagons will be about 20m with 4 side doors (each side) for a wagon. The maximum speed of the train when operating is 80km / h. Each train can transport up to 1000 passengers (according to European standards 6 passengers / m²).

Standard gauge of 1435mm, using seamless welding technology to ensure high speed, noise-proof, anti-vibration, installed anti-derailment equipment.

Standard gauge 1435mm.

Signal information system using the most modern technology in the world, able to flexibly meet the requirements of organizing and operating ships, ensuring safety and high accuracy. Road and train control system for the project of "CBTC - Communication Based Train Control" project . This is a dynamic road closing technology, which helps to shorten the interval between ships. This technology is being applied to the most modern metro systems of Europe and the world.

Line 2A: Cat Linh - Ha Dong will have 13 trains (52 cars) with 4 wagons / trains. The length of the train is 79 m, the height of the train is calculated from the rail to the top of the train 3.8 m, the maximum width of the train is 2.8 m, the maximum speed is 80 km / hour, the average exploitation speed thác 35 km / hour. Maximum transport capacity is about 28,500 passengers / hour / direction.

The gap between the ship and the platform is quite large, with the feet of the adults can still be reached, hope that in the future, the Project Management Board will have remedial measures to avoid unfortunate accidents that may occur.

Regarding the gap between the ship and the platform, the Management Board said: The train in the process of moving will have horizontal shaking, to avoid train collision with the platform during the moving process, it is necessary to arrange the gap between the outer edge platform with outside train wagon.

The project is designed and constructed in accordance with Chinese standard GB50157-2003, the distance between the outer edge of the platform and the outside of the wagon is from 80 - 100mm, for the curve section must not be larger than 180 mm.

Since the train did not conduct electricity to recalibrate the damping hydraulic system, the train had the phenomenon of being tilted out of the station, so the gap was wider than required. After the train is energized, the hydraulic alignment will ensure the design standards.

The space inside the carriages is quite spacious, the interior is made mainly from insulating composite materials.The yellow chair is preferred for the elderly, young children, pregnant women and the disabled.

Each car has 8 doors up and down 1.3m wide for guests on both sides of the hull. Wagon is about 2.8m wide, arranged with 6 benches, 2 rows of columns bent towards the middle of the carriages, along the aisle, it helps passengers to stand stably when wintering. The two ends of the wagon arrange wheelchairs, priority seats (yellow).

The main color interior is light gray, seat panels, handrails for guests standing on green cars; The overall interior of the car (seat, ceiling, wall, door) selects a light gray color, creating a bright, clean feeling.

The same scene as "Train to Busan" , but this will be "Train to Cat Linh / Ha Dong".

LED map is arranged above the up and down doors, clearly displayed, showing convenient information for train passengers (station is coming, station is stopped, route map, time, door is open) .).

Complete number of tractors, wagons and furniture produced by BSR Company (Beijing Subway Equipment Limited Company - Beijing Subway Rolling Stock Equipment Co., ltd).

The operating system at the tractor is still covered, waiting for the official day of operation.

View from the cockpit.

Although information of the Management Board providing the interior system sounds very "ears", however, according to personal senses, these details are not really good.

According to the Management Board, the 2A railway has a large transport capacity, contributing to reducing congestion for the capital's arterial route. Estimated daily running time is from 5:00 to 23:00. Time to train from Cat Linh station - Yen Nghia station (or vice versa) runs about 25.5 minutes.

Each train line of urban railway No. 3 has a capacity of tens of times more than a bus, with a maximum speed of up to 80km / h, not affected by traffic congestion due to its own running track. Time to train from Nhon station to Hanoi station (or vice versa) is only about 20 minutes.

A brief guide on how to use the Metro system in the world

Buy ticket:

To use the urban rail transport service, passengers can purchase tickets at the Passenger Service Desk or at the Automated Ticketing Machine.

There are many types of tickets for passengers to choose from:

• Tickets take turns.
• Tickets go by day, week, month.
• Tickets are in groups of many people.
• Electronic tickets (IC Card) combine many other utilities.

Ticket control

Passengers give tickets to slots with arrows on the ticket gate.

To enter the waiting area of ​​the train (platform), the passenger passes the ticket to the slot with the arrow on the ticket gate.

For IC Card, you need to place the card on the top of one of the automatic ticket gates. When you hear the 'headline' , the door will be open for passengers to pass through.

Passengers holding tickets have to use them to check tickets again at the station they need.

Move to the waiting point

At each station there are 2 train lines in 2 different directions.

After passing the ticket gate, passengers can move to the train waiting point by a staircase or escalator system. Elevator system is reserved for people with disabilities.

At each station there are 2 train lines in 2 different directions. Passengers can identify the direction of the train thanks to the signposts located at the station and lined up in locations with colored bars (the position of the ship when the train stops).

Go on the boat

Follow the itinerary at the train door, the electronic dashboard shows each passing station / upcoming station.

When the train stops at the platform, wait for passengers on board to start and then start aboard and follow the instructions of the station staff (if any).

When boarding a train, take note of the space between the platform and the train to avoid footsteps.

Note: giving seats to the elderly, children, pregnant women, disabled people. On board there is a separate position for disabled people (wheelchair users).

Follow the journey at the train door, the electronic dashboard informs each passing station / upcoming station, or information to guide passengers via radio to get to the station in time.

Transit (if any)

Passengers get off at the transfer station, and follow the signs in the platform and perform ticket control to go to the next UMRT Line.

Passengers rely on the map of the urban railway network at stations and on the train to know the stations connected to other UMRT lines, or neighboring bus stations.

Passengers getting off at the transfer station (in accordance with their route), move along the signposts in the platform and perform ticket control to go to the next UMRT Line.

Swipe the ticket at the automatic ticket gate to exit the train station and continue to move to the bus stop.

Move away from the station, end the journey

Passengers who use tickets 1 time, the machine will retain the ticket at the end of the journey.

Passengers get off the train when the train stops at the station that needs to arrive and move out of the station according to signs.

Use the used ticket card when starting the journey to pass through the automatic ticket gate. The same way as when entering the station.

If a passenger uses one ticket, the machine will retain the ticket at the end of the journey.

summary

With initial numbers and senses, we have the right to hope that the Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway will contribute to reducing the problem of traffic congestion in the inner city for many years. .

What people in Hanoi are looking forward to and most concerned about is probably the safety, operation and service quality. We will have to wait until the urban railway line comes into operation to have the correct answer.

Some other problems such as train stations have good synchronization with other types of transport, there is no parking space for passengers, moving to the power station . probably will be gradually overcome in future. If these needs are met, surely this new form of public transport will be responded by the people.