Metro line 1 officially begins operation

Metro line 1 officially begins operation

Metro line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) is more than just an urban transit project; it represents Ho Chi Minh City's vision for growth, integration, and sustainable development. As a key milestone in the city's public transportation plan, it addresses the need for fast, efficient travel while helping to ease traffic congestion and reduce environmental pollution.
HCM City's Metro Line 1 transports 279,000 passengers in first three days

HCM City's Metro Line 1 transports 279,000 passengers in first three days

In its first three days of operation starting on December 22, Ho Chi Minh City’s long-awaited first metro line served nearly 279,000 passengers, far surpassing the expected figure of 105,000.
Metro Line 1 begins trial runs at full capacity

Metro Line 1 begins trial runs at full capacity

The first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, linking Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Suoi Tien has begun trial runs at full capacity.
Messy underground system requiring regulatory overhaul

Messy underground system requiring regulatory overhaul

An urbanisation rate of over 40 per cent and a population of 13 million has forced authorities of Ho Chi Minh City to consider developing a unified underground system to share infrastructure pressure.
Hanoi People’s Committee takes over construction of Metro Line 1

Hanoi People’s Committee takes over construction of Metro Line 1

Hanoi People’s Committee officially replaces the Ministry of Transport in developing Metro Line No.1 from Ngoc Hoi to Yen Vien.
Two more Metro Line 1 trains docked at Khanh Hoi Port in Ho Chi Minh City

Two more Metro Line 1 trains docked at Khanh Hoi Port in Ho Chi Minh City

The sixth and seventh trains of Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 have successfully arrived at Khanh Hoi Port.
Major bidding package of Hanoi Metro Line 1 to be restarted

Major bidding package of Hanoi Metro Line 1 to be restarted

Preparations are on track to restart the process of selecting contractors for a key bidding package of Hanoi’s Metro Line 1.