Hanoi (VNA) - The 8.5-km elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line, running from Nhon to Cau Giay, will open for commercial operation on August 8.

The plan received agreement from the State Examination Council (SEC).

It is an important event marking a new development milestone in Hanoi public transport system, said the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB).

It will contribute to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - 2024).

The People's Committees of Bac Tu Liem, Nam Tu Liem, Cau Giay, Ba Dinh and Dong Da districts will work with traffic police to keep environmental sanitation and ensure security, traffic order and safety.

The metro line’s success will create confidence for investors in the potential for developing transport infrastructure. It is also a testament to the tireless efforts of the municipal Party and government in building modern transport infrastructure, improving the people’s quality of life, according to the MRB.

On August 2, the SEC conducted a site inspection and evaluated the section, saying it meets the design and requirements. The trial operation ensured technical conditions and procedures related to fire prevention, environment and safety were carried out and approved by State agencies.

Since the project was implemented, the SEC has organised 21 inspections on quality, construction documents and items, of which six had been conducted since the beginning of this year.

The SEC determined that the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line ensured norms for commercial operation.

It noted that before the project is open for public use, the investor needs to request contractors and related parties to review all systems and auxiliary equipment serving operation.

The Nhon - Hanoi Station metro project has a total length of 12.5km from Nhon in Nam Tu Liem district via Kim Ma street to the Hanoi Railway Station in Dong Da district. Construction began in 2010 at an estimated cost of over 34.8 trillion VND (nearly 1.37 billion USD).

The line passes through eight elevated and four underground stations.

When officially becoming operational, it will provide a modern, safe, fast and environmentally friendly means of public transport.

The route will help people save time and travel costs, while connecting urban areas and creating favourable conditions for green and sustainable socio-economic development./.