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Two Hanoi metro lines now operational, serve millions and cut congestion

With both Nhon - Hanoi and Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro lines now in service, Hanoi’s public transit system is seeing substantial uptake and easing pressure on roadways.

Urgent need for a metro line to connect capital with the airport

The primary modes of transport connecting the airport to Hà Nội and the surrounding metropolitan area remain cars, taxis, coaches and just two bus routes.

Hanoi focuses on building two metro lines totaling $3.16 billion

Hanoi is set to break ground on two critical metro lines, investing over VND 76 trillion ($3.16 billion), as part of its plan to develop a comprehensive urban rail network by 2035.

Nhon-Ha Noi Station metro line granted international safety certificate

The Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line’s elevated section has received a safety certification by Apave - Bureau Veritas - Certifer (known as ABC Consultant) from France, giving it the paperwork needed to be operational.

Hanoi earmarks US$55.4 billion to build 600-km metro network by 2045

The completed metro system is projected to carry around 3.2 million daily trips, making up 35-40% of public transport in urban hubs and 20% in suburban zones.

Nhon-Hanoi Station Metro Line starts test run

Nhon-Hanoi Station Metro Line has begun its test run, marking a significant step towards the commencement of commercial service on its elevated section, scheduled in June.

Costs for Hanoi's Metro No.2 project go up by over $652 million

In the proposal from Hà Nội’s authorities, the project will be put into operation by 2029 – 14 years later than the original deadline of 2015 – with two additional years for training, operation, and maintenance.

Inspectorate seeks accountability for Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line

In May 2023, another adjustment was made, raising the total investment to around €1.3 billion, over 1.66 times the original budget, while the completion date was pushed back to 2027, 12 years from the original deadline.

HCMC’s Metro Line 1 not ready by year-end

The Management Authority for Urban Railways of HCMC (MAUR) said construction work on Metro Line No. 1 could not be completed by the end of this year as planned.

HCM City's first metro to operate from next July

HCM City is making efforts to complete the construction of its first metro line linking Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien by the end of this year and put the line into commercial operation next July.

Hanoi to invest $2.70 billion on fifth metro line

The Appraisal Council for the National Master Plan for 2021-2030 With a Vision to 2050 has started the appraisal process for a pre-feasibility study report for the metro line connecting Van Cao Street and Hoa Lac Urban Area in Hanoi.

HCM City eyes more new metro lines to enhance connectivity

HCM City plans to add three more metro lines to connect Tan Son Nhat International Airport and the Can Gio Sea Encroachment Project to the national railway system, and two national railway stations in the city.

US$20-billion loan proposed for HCMC metro projects

A US$20-billion loan was proposed for the development of HCMC’s urban railway network at a conference yesterday of the newly-established Southeastern Region Coordination Council.

Additional $81,000 in capital proposed for Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line

Hanoi People’s Committee has submitted a report to the Prime Minister on extending the completion deadline for the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line project and increasing the budget.

Hanoi metro line faces ninth delay

Hanoi People's Committee has just proposed to PM Pham Minh Chinh to delay the operation date of the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line to August 2023.