The first train and model station of Cat Linh - Ha Dong railway

La Khe, the first model station of the Cat Linh - Ha Dong overhead railway (Hanoi), will be completed in May and open for visitors to visit and experience.

Cat Linh - Ha Dong railway project was started in 2011 including 13km of elevated railway, 1.7km into depot area, 12 stations . According to plan, the project was completed in 2016 but slowed down degree, should only test in September this year and open in 2018.

By 3/5, the first station of the line at La Khe (Quang Trung ward, Ha Dong) was basically completed.The train was hoisted.A train consists of 4 cars, carrying over 1,200 people.In particular, locomotive cars weigh about 35 tons, 19m long, 3.8m high, 2.8m wide.Passengers weigh 32 tons, other parameters are the same as the locomotive.

The train was left on the second floor of the station, where the hall was nearly ten meters wide.On both sides, there are escalators and stairs to go up.

The cockpit is about 5m ² wide, the driver's seat is in the right corner.Part of the cockpit is equipped with electronic screen, radio, phone . According to the Management Board, this train has a little change and improvement compared to the model ship exhibited in 2015.

Part of machine, wheel is designed by steel imported from Germany.The machine is manufactured from China, many other parts are imported from Japan, Czech .

From the 2nd floor down to the display area of ​​La Khe model station, it is possible to go by stairs and escalators.

The first floor of the model station area is hundreds of square meters, displayed many pictures and photos related to the project.

The spacious first floor is the place to book tickets and passenger information.The nearby toilet is equipped with modern furniture.In addition, the area also arranges areas for employees and technical systems.

The entrance of the automatic ticket control gate is eye-catching.

At the first floor of this model station, the project model is also displayed from the beginning to the end.In addition, there is a specific model for each station.

Currently more than 28,000m of the main railway has been completed, the contractor is constructing the railway connecting Depot area and internal branch rail to the subdivision for reviewing, repairing and building ships.The project has installed noise proof walls, waterproofing the bridge surface.Some items of equipment for fire fighting, drainage, electricity . are being installed.

La Khe model station looks from Quang Trung street.

According to the plan, at the end of July 2017, the contractor will complete the installation of equipment, the target until October 2017 will test the whole system and complete the model station in May for people to visit first.