Why HCMC’s metro line is yet to get on track
HCMC’s first metro line has been a long time coming, and it is yet to arrive, a full decade after work began on the project.
HCMC metro fare proposed at up to $1
Tickets for riding Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 1 will range from VND9,000-23,000 ($0.39-1) per trip, as suggested by the project’s investor.
HCMC’s first metro line to conduct test run within year
Trains will run on a trial scheme along separate sections of Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No.1 before hitting the entire route by this year’s end.
Hanoi Party chief calls for speedy completion of 2nd metro line
The Hanoi Party Committee Secretary has called for speeding up work on the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station to complete it by next year.
Hanoians reluctant to rely on metro
Hanoi’s new metro is fast and reliable, but many people are reluctant to make it their main means of daily commute saying the last mile is unaffordable.
Railway goods transport between Vietnam, China surges
The total volume of goods traded between Vietnam and China going through the two border-gate railway stations of Lao Cai and Dong Dang reached more than 838,000 tonnes in the first nine months of 2021, up 43 percent year-on-year, according…
Work begins on last section of tracks for HCMC’s 1st metro
The final stretch of 660 meters of track for HCMC’s metro line No.1 is being laid, and the work is expected to be completed in two months.
Vietnam’s first metro line to open following 10-year delay
The long-delayed Cat Linh – Ha Dong metro line in Hanoi will operate a 15-day free service starting Saturday.
North-South high-speed rail construction to begin in 2028
The Ministry of Transport plans to begin construction of the high-speed North-South railroad, a key public transport project connecting Hanoi and HCMC, in 2028.
Vietnam’s metro rail lines lumber toward completion
The travails of the planned metro lines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offer useful perspective on the role of Chinese development financing.
Vietnam eyes nine new rail routes by 2030
Vietnam plans to have nine new railway routes, running 2,362 kilometers, by 2030 as it seeks to upgrade its outdated transport network.
Final train for Hanoi’s second metro route arrives in Vietnam
The Nhon–Hanoi Railway Station metro line has reached an important milestone by receiving all its 10 trains from France.
Lands for Saigon’s 2nd metro line to be fully acquired this year
After missing several deadlines, land acquisition for HCMC’s metro line No.2 is now expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Hanoi metro tickets to cost $0.35-0.65
Fares on Hanoi’s first metro will range from VND8,000-15,000 ($0.35-0.65).
HCMC to replace second metro line consultant
HCMC has decided to end cooperation with the primary consultant for metro line No. 2 after failing to reach agreement on renewing an independent consultant contract.
Vietnam Railways pleads for government funding as staff remain unpaid
Vietnam Railways owes its 11,300 workers four months’ salaries due to a funding delay by the government, and fears this could cause many to quit.
Faults found in more beams in HCMC metro
Months after one supporting pad for a beam in HCMC’s metro line No.1 deviated and another fell, four more have moved from their positions.
Need for high-speed rail arguments continue unabated
More than 10 years after they were first proposed, high-speed railroad plans remain mired in concerns and disagreement over speeds and cost.
High-speed trains proposed to link Hanoi, HCMC with central region
Two high-speed railroad routes between Hanoi and Vinh and HCMC and Nha Trang are expected to be operational by 2030.
Second phase of Saigon metro line open to public-private investment
The second phase of Ho Chi Minh City’s fifth metro line, spanning 14.5 kilometers, might be invested via public-private partnership (PPP) instead of ODA.
Railroad operators suspend more routes as new Covid-19 wave hits travel demand
Several tourist destination trains have had their operations suspended due to dwindling travel demand as a result of the country’s new coronavirus outbreak.
Saigon 1st metro line completion pushed back to 2022
HCMC’s first metro service has been delayed yet again and will only start next year, with authorities blaming it on the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Steel used in HCMC metro beam support falls short of contracted quality
The steel used in beam support pads in HCMC’s first metro line does not meet contracted standards and poses a safety threat, an urban railway source told VnExpress.
Another fault seen in HCMC metro line
Three months after a supporting pad for beams fell off, another one on HCMC’s metro line No.1 has deviated from its position.
Cracks in HCMC metro line caused by underweight supporting pads
Pads lighter than designed have been used for supporting beams in HCMC’s metro line No.1. This could have caused cracks seen in October.
Five new rail lines to be built in southern region
Five new high-speed rail lines between HCM City and southern provinces expected to be built by 2025 would help to ensure smooth transport of goods and improve logistics services and connections between major seaports.