The last step of trial operation Nhổn-Hà Nội Railway elevated rail project will be completed by April. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI – The test operation of the elevated section of the Nhổn-Hà Nội Railway Station urban rail project will be completed by April, according to the Hà Nội Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB).

This is the final step in the eight-step process of testing and calibrating the system before putting the project into commercial operation.

MRB stated that trial operation simulates line operation without passengers to check the operational readiness of the entire system.

The trial operation includes 57 scenarios over seven weeks, from March 11 to April 26. It encompasses activities such as checking train schedules, testing services under operating conditions, verifying the completeness and effectiveness of operating and maintenance instructions and emergency procedures, ensuring customer care and commercial processes with well-trained staff and available equipment, and integrating emergency and safety services in preparation for commercial operations.

Thus far, MRB has instructed the French consultancy firm Systra and contractors to complete installation, testing, and coordination with the Hà Nội Railway Company to train operation and maintenance personnel for the trial operation.

Construction and system testing of the bidding packages have been completed. Systra has issued certificates of acceptance and handover for each bidding package. Meanwhile, training for all personnel to ensure trial operation readiness has been completed.

MRB is collaborating with consultants to develop a plan to train additional personnel to compensate for those on leave or maternity leave.

Operation and maintenance procedures have received temporary approval from MRB for the trial operation phase. These procedures will continue to be improved during the trial operation process before commercial operation.

In February, MRB, Systra, contractors, the Hà Nội Metro, and the Hà Nội Department of Transport completed the asset count at the site to prepare for handover according to regulations.

MRB is coordinating with contractors and Systra to carry out system safety certification and inspection consulting as planned. – VNS