Discover Hanoi's first elevated train line
The Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway line No. 2A, the first urban railway line in Hanoi and the whole country, has been completed and put into technical testing operation. Below are some pictures of this historic train of the Railway industry.
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| With its own advantages and characteristics, the Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway promises to bring a new, modern, convenient and efficient public passenger transport (PTP) method to the capital Hanoi. |
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| Urban Railway Line No. 2A Cat Linh - Ha Dong is one of eight urban railway lines in Hanoi approved by the Prime Minister in the Capital Transport Planning to 2030, with a vision to 2050. |
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| Construction started in 2011, including 13km of elevated railway, 1.7km of depot access, 12 stations... |
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| Urban Railway Line No. 2A runs entirely above ground, passing through one of the main urban axes with the highest traffic density in Hanoi: Nguyen Trai - Lang - Hoang Cau - Cat Linh. |
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| With the advantage of separate operating infrastructure, not conflicting with other types of transport, Urban Railway Line No. 2A will ensure convenient and faster passenger transport many times faster than other types of public transport such as: Bus, taxi... |
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| Highly appreciating the advantages and technical infrastructure of the Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway line, many experts believe that this will be an important step for Hanoi to prepare to enter a new period with a modern, useful and civilized public transport system. |
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| With the advantage of being a large-volume public transport method, using its own infrastructure, minimizing all impacts and conflicts from the traffic system and personal vehicles, urban railways promise to make an important contribution to improving traffic safety in Hanoi. |
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| The operating speed of train line 2A is expected to reach 35km/h. Cat Linh station is the starting point of the project, built on Hao Nam street. The stations are all equipped with escalators, elevators and stairs; designed aesthetically, in harmony with the urban landscape of Hanoi while still ensuring convenience for passengers. |
