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Vietnam metro projects costs overrun by $3.5 billion

Vietnam metro projects costs overrun by $3.5 billion

Vietnam’s five metro projects have seen their costs balloon by VND81 trillion ($3.5 billion) following long delays.
Hanoi first metro line starts 20-day trial run

Hanoi first metro line starts 20-day trial run

Staff leave first Hanoi metro line in droves

Staff leave first Hanoi metro line in droves

Staff quitting Hanoi metro line are low-skilled workers, company claims

Staff quitting Hanoi metro line are low-skilled workers, company claims

The state-owned Hanoi Metro Company says not a single highly-skilled technical staff has quit the capital city’s first metro line project.
November 18, 2019 | 05:25 am PT
Vietnam to operationalize 2020 with new transport infrastructure

Vietnam to operationalize 2020 with new transport infrastructure

Metro, tunnels and expressways count among Vietnam's grand billion dollar projects expected to commence operations this year.
January 6, 2020 | 12:36 am PT
Hanoi metro trial run postponed on Chinese experts’ inability to return

Hanoi metro trial run postponed on Chinese experts’ inability to return

A 20-day trial run on Hanoi’s first metro line has been put off since Chinese experts working on it are stuck in their country amid the new coronavirus epidemic.
February 10, 2020 | 08:43 pm PT
Year-end is new completion date for Hanoi’s first underground metro station

Year-end is new completion date for Hanoi’s first underground metro station

Hanoi’s first subway station is set to be completed by the end of the year with construction going on the first of two floors.
May 7, 2020 | 12:35 am PT
Hanoi wants metro up and running before October

Hanoi wants metro up and running before October

Hanoi’s first metro route has to begin commercial operations before October to retain its staff, city Party Secretary Vuong Dinh Hue has warned.
June 8, 2020 | 08:15 pm PT
Timeline of Hanoi's first metro line: a nine-year struggle

Timeline of Hanoi's first metro line: a nine-year struggle

After breaking ground in 2011 it is still unclear when the much-delayed Cat Linh - Ha Dong Metro line will begin commercial operations.
June 12, 2020 | 05:15 am PT
Hanoi metro tickets to cost $0.35-0.65

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).
June 4, 2021 | 11:01 pm PT
Extra $7.8 mln needed for Hanoi metro supervision, consultancy

Extra $7.8 mln needed for Hanoi metro supervision, consultancy

Consulting and supervision costs for the Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro have soared amid project delays, the Ministry of Transport revealed.
September 13, 2021 | 12:00 am PT
Hanoi metro contractor demands $115 mln compensation for project delays

Hanoi metro contractor demands $115 mln compensation for project delays

Hyundai E&C-Ghella (HGU), main contractor for the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro route, has stopped construction of its underground section, demanding $114.7 million in compensation for losses caused by repeated delays.
October 29, 2021 | 08:48 am PT
Vietnam's first metro line to open following 10-year construction

Vietnam's first metro line to open following 10-year construction

The long-delayed Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro line in Hanoi will operate a 15-day free service starting Saturday.
November 4, 2021 | 02:00 am PT
First metro project a story of fits and starts

First metro project a story of fits and starts

Vietnam’s first metro project will begin operation this Saturday, marking over 10 years of construction marked by many delays and contentious issues.
November 4, 2021 | 05:00 pm PT
First metro route on track for inaugural run

First metro route on track for inaugural run

Vietnam's first metro line, the Cat Linh - Ha Dong route in Hanoi, will become operational this Saturday, after 10 years of construction.
November 5, 2021 | 05:28 am PT
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