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Hanoi to begin work on two new metro lines in 2025

The city will break ground on Metro Line 2’s Xuân Đỉnh depot in October and start Line 5 construction within the year.

Private firm proposes investment in HCM City's 47-km metro line

Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of budget airline Vietjet Air, has put forward a proposal to invest in Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No 4, a 47km route linking Hoc Mon district to Nha Be district.

Major corporations eye HCM City’s metro line projects

When large private enterprises of Vietnam participate in urban railway projects, they are expected to make big changes to progress, giving HCM City the opportunity to build an urban railway network in a fast, quality, and cost-saving manner.

Metro lines in Hanoi need better access to boost ridership

Despite being modern and punctual, Hanoi’s urban railway (metro) lines still struggle to attract riders due to limited accessibility and a lack of effective public transport integration.

Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro disrupted again during rush hour

A signal error at Cat Linh Station caused delays and forced route adjustments on May 30.

Mud erupts from metro tunnel in Hanoi, residents evacuate homes

An underground mud burst from a TBM site on Cat Linh Street shocked residents and prompted an emergency response from the metro project team.

Power failure halts Nhon - Cau Giay metro line for nearly an hour

At 2:30 PM on May 23, a technical failure disrupted operations on Hanoi’s Metro Line 3.1, Nhon - Hanoi Station, specifically on the elevated Nhon - Cau Giay section, prompting an immediate power shutdown from Le Duc Tho Station to Cau Giay Station.

Hanoi metro apologizes after AC leak forces passengers to use umbrellas

A rare technical fault caused water to leak inside a train on the Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro line.

Ho Chi Minh City approves Vingroup’s proposal to research high-speed metro

Ho Chi Minh City authorizes Vingroup to research a $ multi-billion rail link to Can Gio under a public-private partnership.

Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro offers free rides for April 30 and May 1 holidays

In addition to extending service hours, the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line will offer free rides to the public during the April 30 and May 1 holidays.

$4 billion metro linking Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio proposed at 250km/h

A proposed $4 billion metro line connecting downtown Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio District would span 48.5 kilometers and feature trains designed for speeds up to 250 kilometers per hour - twice as fast as the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien line.

Man who did pull-ups on Saigon metro to be penalized for public disorder

HCM City police will penalize a man who performed pull-ups on a Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro train, calling the act a public disturbance that undermines public order and safety.

Ho Chi Minh City launches plan for 7 metro lines spanning 355km by 2035

MAUR has been assigned as lead developer for a USD 40 billion urban rail expansion, marking a massive leap in Vietnam’s metro ambitions.

Vingroup proposes $4 billion HCMC-Can Gio high-speed metro project

Vingroup proposes a $4 billion high-speed metro to connect Ho Chi Minh City with Can Gio, aiming for completion by 2028.

Binh Duong to have metro line connecting with HCM City

Metro Line No.1 is of particular significance as demand for travel between Binh Duong and HCM City is increasing rapidly, particularly as Binh Duong is one of the largest industrial hubs in Vietnam,

HCM City to auction 26ha of land for TOD along second metro line

HCM City plans to auction a 26-hectare site in Tân Phú District this year to facilitate Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) linked to its second metro line, which connects Bến Thành Market in District 1 to Tham Lương Depot in District 12.

Ho Chi Minh City to fund Metro Line 2 with nearly $1.9 billion from state budget

Metro Line 2 in Ho Chi Minh City will be fully funded by the state budget, with construction set to begin in December 2025 following near-complete land clearance.

Hanoi plans 2.5 billion USD metro line to outskirt

According to initial planning, Hanoi’s metro line No 5 has a total length of 38.43km, consisting of 2km elevated, 6.5km underground and 29.93km at ground level.

HCM City inaugurates Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro after two months of operation

The Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro, the first in Vietnam to feature underground sections, has been officially inaugurated. The project, funded through Japanese ODA and domestic investment, strengthens Vietnam-Japan cooperation in urban infrastructure.

Hanoi metro’s tunnel boring machine reaches Cat Linh Station

The tunnel boring machine for Hanoi’s Nhon – Hanoi Railway Station metro has reached Cat Linh Station after six months of operation. The underground section is expected to be completed by 2027.