The operator of Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line began operating a modern automatic train washing system on Friday, with each cleaning cycle taking just 15 minutes and consuming approximately one cubic meter of water.

The system, managed by the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway No. 1 Co., Ltd. (HURC), washes 2–3 trains daily at Long Binh Depot in Thu Duc City.

The washing station comprises two main areas: a washing chamber and a control room. 

The washing chamber features brushes, water spray systems, and systems designed to clean the train's cabins, sides, and front and rear sections.

Meanwhile, the control room is equipped with pumps, dosing devices, water collection tanks, clean water reservoirs, and storage for cleaning and anti-moisture agents, ensuring smooth operation.

Previously, train cleaning was primarily done manually by the contractor and relevant units.

By embracing this automatic train washing system, the metro line operator can optimize operational efficiency by automating the cleaning process and reducing the need for manual labor, as well as keep the trains consistently clean and ready for operation, enhancing passengers' experience.

HURC highlighted the importance of passenger compliance with metro regulations to maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment.

It pointed out lots of common issues such as blocking train doors, stepping over safety lines, forcing entry during door closures, and misusing facilities like escalators and priority elevators.

There have also been instances of restroom misuse, littering in stations and trains, and children being allowed to relieve themselves inappropriately, which impacts hygiene and the shared space.

To foster a more civilized and modern public transit culture, the operator has encouraged passengers to adhere to metro guidelines.

Responsible behavior is key to making the city’s first metro line a modern and friendly public transportation system.

The metro line was put into commercial service on December 22, offering commuters free rides in the first 30 days.

The line is 19.7 kilometers long, stretchig from Ben Thanh in District 1 to Suoi Tien Coach Station in Thu Duc, including 2.6 kilometers of underground urban rail link and 17.1 kilometers of elevated track, carrying a price tag of VND43.7 trillion (US$1.7 billion).

It has a total of 17 trains, each capable of accommodating 930 passengers, including 147 sitting and 783 standing.

The metro line project was launched in 2006, and its construction began in 2012.

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