Ten metro trains in Hanoi are scheduled for trial run in December after being brought from France. Over the past year, the trains have been brought to Hanoi from France. The 10th train was transported to the city in September this year. According to the Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB), the Covid-19 pandemic has seriously slowed project implementation, including the import of equipment from Europe and the travel of foreign experts. Ten metro trains in Hanoi are scheduled for trial run in December after being brought from France Sluggish compensation procedures have also affected the project’s site clearance schedule. Once operational, eight trains will be officially in service, with one used to ease overloading at peak hours. The MRB is completing procedures for the train registry. Each train is designed to carry between 944 and 1,124 passengers with a maximum speed of 80 kilometres per hour. The trains are designed and manufactured by …
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The 9 Stellars – “Shibuya” model township in the era of technology
The 9 Stellars in Thu Duc city, one of the most sought-after destinations for homebuyers and investors Limited land use and the sudden population growth in big cities have accelerated the urbanisation process, significantly affecting transport infrastructure across the globe. To improve this situation, big cities such as New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore have reached for Transit Oriented Development (TOD), creating sustainable, compact, and modern urban development models. The best-known example of this is Shibuya Township in Tokyo, Japan. Based on the transportation networks such as train and bus routes, Shibuya district has developed multifunctional living spaces around Shibuya station to encourage the use of public transport, reducing pressure on transport infrastructure. The application of the TOD model has helped Shibuya transforms itself into a bustling, civilised township. Meanwhile in Vietnam, in the near future, a township inspired by Shibuya is gradually …
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