Metro Line 1, the first urban railway in HCM City, will operate 17 trains and offer free rides in its first month, with schedules tailored to peak commuting hours.

The Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao metro line, approved with a VND 35.588 trillion ($1.4 billion) investment, will begin construction in 2025, marking a crucial step in Hanoi’s urban transit development.

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line is set to commence passenger services on December 22, following a rigorous testing schedule over the next 10 days.

By cutting its metro timeline by 15 years, HCM City is positioning itself as a leader in urban transport innovation.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1 features three underground stations - Ben Thanh, Opera House, and Ba Son - each showcasing unique architectural designs and modern facilities.

Metro Line 1 is nearing its December 22 launch, and Long Binh Depot in Thu Duc City is playing a crucial role as the center for train operations and maintenance.

Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has achieved a major milestone, with construction completed and operations scheduled to begin on December 22, 2024.

The 8km elevated section of Nhon-Hanoi Station has been officially inaugurated after three months of commercial operations at a ceremony held by the Hanoi People's Committee on November 9.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to offer free rides on its new Metro Line No. 1 and connecting bus routes for the first 30 days, at a projected cost of 33 billion VND ($1.3 million).

The HCM City Urban Railway Management Board initiates a 50-day campaign to address pending work and bring Metro Line 1 into operation by the end of 2024.

TOD (Transit Oriented Development), an urban development model with public transport put at the center, is believed to be the key for Hanoi to build a railway network, increase land values, and develop new economic centers.

Under a master plan, the city plans to develop 183 km of metro lines by 2035, requiring an estimated US$36 billion.

PM Chính also tasked HCMC with collaborating with relevant ministries and agencies to resolve challenges, facilitating the approval process for the HCMC’s Ring Road No.4 project.

In a major update from HCM City, the People’s Committee has finalized the new schedule for the completion of Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien), confirming its operational status by the end of Q4 2024.

Hanoi's authorities are working on a plan to expand its urban railway network over the next decade.

The goal of developing 10 metro routes by 2035 with total length of 400 kilometers will be very challenging for Hanoi, according to Nguyen Cao Minh, head of the Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board.

Chairman Tran Sy Thanh of the Hanoi People’s Committee has called on the Prime Minister to implement special and breakthrough policies to fast-track the completion of more than 10 metro lines in the capital, stretching over 400 kilometers.

The 8.5km elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line provided free rides for over 250,000 passengers in its first four days of operation from August 8-11, according to its operator Hanoi Metro Co, Ltd.

With only three days left before the official launch of the Nhon-Hanoi metro line's elevated section, many stations are still in a state of disarray, covered in dust and debris, with rainwater pooling in some areas.