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HCMC metro line No.1
HCMC metro's popularity forces me to wake up early to beat the crowd

HCMC metro's popularity forces me to wake up early to beat the crowd

When I boarded the train on Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line, I was struck by the number of people already inside, carrying backpacks and briefcases. It was clear that this was not just a novelty but a vital part of the city's daily life.
Finally happening: HCMC's 1st metro line begins service after 12 years

Finally happening: HCMC's 1st metro line begins service after 12 years

Ben Thanh station on HCMC’s first metro line all set for commercial operations

Ben Thanh station on HCMC’s first metro line all set for commercial operations

Gov't approves more funding for HCMC's metro operator in wake of delays

Gov't approves more funding for HCMC's metro operator in wake of delays

The operator of Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line will be given an extra VND254 billion (US$10.7 million) in this quarter to run the project.
July 2, 2023 | 11:55 pm PT
Overpasses set to link every HCMC metro station with bus stops

Overpasses set to link every HCMC metro station with bus stops

Nine out of 11 elevated stations of HCMC's metro line No.1 will be connected with bus stations and residential areas via overpasses.
May 19, 2023 | 03:43 pm PT
First glimpse into HCMC metro’s skylight window

First glimpse into HCMC metro’s skylight window

A 6m-high skylight with a diameter of 21.6 m on HCMC metro line No.1 has taken shape in the city’s downtown.
April 27, 2023 | 04:36 pm PT
HCMC at risk of being short-staffed to run metro line

HCMC at risk of being short-staffed to run metro line

The operator of Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) Metro Line No. 1 said it might not be able to hire enough staff to run the project due to a lack of funds.
April 7, 2023 | 02:23 am PT
HCMC to build overpasses, parking lots to draw people to metro

HCMC to build overpasses, parking lots to draw people to metro

Nine of the 11 elevated stations on HCMC's 1st metro line will be connected with pedestrian overpasses and have parking lots in the vicinity.
December 22, 2022 | 09:12 pm PT
HCMC metro carries out 1st test run

HCMC metro carries out 1st test run

HCMC’s metro line No.1 saw the first ever test run of a train on Wednesday morning, a 9km ride on an elevated section.
December 20, 2022 | 05:59 pm PT
HCMC’s first metro depot readies for test run

HCMC’s first metro depot readies for test run

Dozens of workers and engineers have speeded up work to get the Long Binh Depot ready for the test run of HCMC’s first metro line at the end of August.
August 25, 2022 | 05:37 pm PT
Square proposed outside HCMC's Ben Thanh Market

Square proposed outside HCMC's Ben Thanh Market

The HCMC Department of Planning and Architecture has suggested building a public square in front of Ben Thanh Market once the metro construction site there is cleared.
July 19, 2022 | 10:00 pm PT
Police to look into theft at HCMC's 1st metro construction site

Police to look into theft at HCMC's 1st metro construction site

The company building HCMC's metro line No.1 has reported a theft of 13,000 rail clamps and several cables to the police.
June 15, 2022 | 08:57 pm PT
Saigon metro driver trainees asked to rejoin course

Saigon metro driver trainees asked to rejoin course

A course to train drivers for HCMC’s metro line No.1 has reopened after the city decided to renew its contract with a Japanese consultant.
May 7, 2022 | 09:14 pm PT
Why HCMC's metro line is yet to get on track

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.
April 13, 2022 | 04:30 pm PT
HCMC to spend $4 mln to boost metro connectivity

HCMC to spend $4 mln to boost metro connectivity

Ho Chi Minh City will spend VND93 billion ($4 million) to improve connectivity of an integrated metro-bus network for metro line No.1.
April 8, 2022 | 05:00 pm PT
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