(NLDO) - Metro Line No. 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien welcomed more than 700,000 passengers after the first week of operation, setting a record of 175,456 passengers/day...
According to passenger volume statistics on Metro Line No. 1 of Urban Railway Company No. 1 (HURC1), from December 22 to December 28, the line transported a total of 707,161 passengers.
Ben Thanh Station continues to attract passengers of Metro Line 1 - Photo: HOANG TRIEU
Notably, December 28 recorded a record high number of visitors in the first week of operation with 175,456. The number of visitors on December 28 exceeded the plan by more than 450%; in the first week of operation, the number of visitors exceeded the plan by 271.1%.
During the first week, Metro Line 1 operated 1,362 trips, exceeding the original plan by 22 trips. The increase was mainly due to a surge in passenger demand on the day of the official launch announcement and during Christmas. However, on December 27, only 165 trips were made because the train was temporarily suspended due to weather-related incidents.
Metro Line 1 is 19.7 km long, connecting the city center (Ben Thanh, District 1) to Suoi Tien Tourist Area (Thu Duc City). With high operating frequency and performance exceeding expectations, the metro line not only meets travel needs but also makes a positive mark in changing people's travel habits.
Ben Thanh Station continues to be a popular tourist attraction, with many people coming to experience the city’s first metro line. The system is rated as operating smoothly, ensuring schedules and providing convenience to passengers.
By maintaining 9 trains operating continuously from 5am to late at night, Metro Line 1 is demonstrating its ability to flexibly meet public transport needs. This not only reduces pressure on the road transport system but also contributes to promoting a green lifestyle and minimizing environmental pollution.
HURC affirms that it will continue to monitor the operation situation and promptly adjust the train frequency to best serve the travel needs of the people. The initial success of Metro Line 1 is an important stepping stone for the next urban railway projects in Ho Chi Minh City, opening up the future of modern and sustainable public transport.
The number of visitors on December 28 exceeded the plan by more than 450%, in the first week of operation the number of visitors exceeded the plan by 271.1% - Photo: HOANG TRIEU
Source: https://nld.com.vn/ly-do-metro-so-1-thu-hut-hon-700000-luot-khach-trong-tuan-dau-tien-19624122911231763.htm
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