Under the contract signed on 6/10, all trains designed and produced by Alstom for Hanoi's urban railway lines are new generation 5-car models. The train bodies are made of aluminum alloy, reducing axle load, thereby saving energy and limiting rail wear. Additionally, they feature a wide design that optimizes interior space, increasing passenger capacity.
The trains will operate fully automatically, without drivers, achieving the highest automation level, GoA4. Furthermore, the braking system combines regenerative braking and disc brakes, ensuring safety and recovering energy during deceleration.
The first 83 trains will be manufactured at Alstom's Valenciennes Petite-Foreet facility in France, one of its centers of expertise for metro trains. In addition to supplying 83 complete trains, Alstom will provide technology, technical expertise, equipment support, and crucial components to enable Vingroup to independently manufacture and assemble 117 trains in Vietnam.
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Nguyen Thu Hang, General Director of Vinhomes (left), and Yann Maixandeau, Alstom's chief executive officer for East Asia, signed the cooperation agreement between the two parties. *Photo: Vingroup*. |
Martin Sion, Alstom General Director, stated that the contract and technology transfer agreement mark a significant milestone in the development of Vietnam's urban railway industry. Combining Alstom's global expertise with Vingroup's industrial strengths and long-term vision will lay the groundwork for one of the most ambitious urban railway development programs to be implemented in Southeast Asia.
"The two parties also aim to support Hanoi's vision for a modern, synchronized, and sustainable urban railway network", he emphasized.
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Thai Thi Thanh Hai, Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup Group, Nguyen Viet Quang, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vingroup Group, Martin Sion, Alstom General Director, and Didier Le-Bret, French Ambassador to Vietnam (from left), at the signing ceremony for the cooperation between Vingroup and Alstom. *Photo: Vingroup*. |
Nguyen Viet Quang, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Vingroup Group, stated that high-speed rail, urban railway, bridges, ports, logistics, and new generation transportation infrastructure are key pillars of the company's infrastructure sector.
"Our strategy is to connect world-leading international resources, technology, and experience with the strong implementation capabilities of the Vingroup ecosystem, thereby participating in creating long-term meaningful infrastructure platforms for the capital and Vietnam", he added.
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Representatives from Vingroup Group, Alstom Group, and the French Embassy in Vietnam took a commemorative photo at the event. *Photo: Vingroup*. |
Vingroup is the general contractor for the Hanoi metro project, through its member company Vinhomes. The cooperation with Alstom aims to provide vehicles for Hanoi's urban railway projects, moving towards developing self-sufficiency to enable long-term partnership in the city's urban railway network development.
According to the Capital Master Plan until 2045, Hanoi's urban railway network will reach 979 km, comprising 18 lines, and will serve as the "backbone" of the public transportation system. With a total length of nearly 1,000 km, the network is also one of the largest urban railway development projects in Southeast Asia, contributing to reducing traffic congestion, limiting environmental pollution, and improving residents' quality of life.
Alstom is one of the leading global railway enterprises, currently employing 87,800 people in 61 countries.
Nhat Le
