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Hanoi to build five metro lines at once, targeting 2030 opening

Hanoi plans to simultaneously develop five urban railway lines - Nos. 1, 2, 8, 10 and 14 - with funding prioritized to bring them into operation by 2030, a goal the city considers both urgent and strategically important.

HCMC braces for major traffic disruption as Metro Line 2 work expands

Ho Chi Minh City will simultaneously begin construction at several underground stations on Metro Line 2 from Oct. 10, triggering extensive traffic diversions across the city center and major gateways.

Ho Chi Minh City plans three metro lines worth over $9.6 billion

Ho Chi Minh City is racing to complete preparations for three metro lines spanning nearly 90 km and costing more than $9.6 billion, with construction targeted to begin by the end of 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City metro construction brings gridlock to major gateway

Traffic backed up along a major gateway into central Ho Chi Minh City as construction barriers for underground stations on Metro Line 2 narrowed roads and forced commuters into lengthy delays.

Ho Chi Minh City restricts downtown roads for Metro Line 2

Ho Chi Minh City will introduce new traffic restrictions from Sept. 16 as construction intensifies on major stations along Metro Line 2, affecting several busy roads across the city.

Free rides, extended hours on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 for National Day

Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day anniversary.

HCMC's 1,200km-metro plan faces concerns about funding

Experts say the goal of developing 1,200km of urban rail by 2050 is highly ambitious, and the master plan needs to clarify its ability to mobilize funding and set out a feasible roadmap to avoid putting pressure on the city’s financial structure.

Experts question funding for HCMC’s ambitious 1,200km metro network

HCMC wants a 1,200km urban rail network by 2050, but experts warn the ambition needs a credible funding roadmap to avoid straining the megacity’s finances.

Apartment prices near metro line in HCMC rise in price

Nearly two years after HCMC's Metro Line 1 began commercial operations, apartment prices along the corridor have risen significantly. However, not every station area has experienced the same level of appreciation.

Imagining Hanoi in 2030: A city reshaped by metro

Hanoi's ambitious metro expansion is about far more than trains and stations. It could reshape where people live, work and build their futures across the Vietnamese capital.

Hanoi breaks ground on 303km of metro lines and thousands of rental homes

Hanoi on Monday launched five new metro lines and three rental housing projects in a move expected to transform urban mobility and expand affordable housing options for residents.

Hanoi to break ground on five metro lines worth over $50 billion

Hanoi is preparing to begin construction on five major metro projects that city leaders hope will become the backbone of a modern public transport system.

Contract dispute threatens timeline of Hanoi metro project

Hanoi authorities are working with contractors and international partners to resolve a dispute tied to a major metro package.

Tan Son Nhat Airport metro connection set for groundbreaking by year-end

Ho Chi Minh City is racing to complete approvals for Metro Line 6, aiming to break ground on the airport-linked project before the end of 2026.

Hanoi prepares to launch 1.5-billion-USD Metro 2A extension project

Hanoi is preparing to launch the Metro Line 2A extension project, with a preliminary investment estimate exceeding $1.5 billion, as part of efforts to expand the capital city’s urban railway network.

Metro extension to Long Thanh Airport aims for 30-minute HCMC trip

The Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro extension is set to become a key transport corridor connecting central Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh Airport.

Dong Nai proposes metro extension to Long Thanh airport

Dong Nai is seeking approval for a major metro extension project linking HCMC with its new administrative center and Long Thanh International Airport.

Digital transformation powers Hanoi metro expansion

Digital transformation is accelerating the expansion and appeal of Hanoi’s metro system, positioning urban rail as a key pillar of sustainable transport amid mounting congestion and pollution pressures.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes US$5 billion elevated metro expansion

Two elevated metro lines linking Ho Chi Minh City with former Binh Duong are being proposed in a major push to reshape urban mobility.

Ho Chi Minh City moves to kick off Ben Thanh–Thu Thiem metro next month

The southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City ’s expanded urban rail network is planned to reach 1,024 km across 27 lines. To date, only two projects have been implemented.