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HCMC metro line no.1
Vietnam's largest metro depot, HCMC's first, almost ready

Vietnam's largest metro depot, HCMC's first, almost ready

Ho Chi Minh City's Long Binh Depot is set to open imminently, according to authorities from Metro Line No. 1, the first urban rail route in Vietnam's largest commercial hub.
Test run of Saigon's first metro line slated for Q3

Test run of Saigon's first metro line slated for Q3

Metro construction site in downtown HCMC cleared after 7 years

Metro construction site in downtown HCMC cleared after 7 years

Track installation issues may have caused HCMC metro line faults

Track installation issues may have caused HCMC metro line faults

Problems in the installation of rail tracks for HCMC’s metro line No.1 may explain why a supporting pad for beams fell from its position, the contractor says.
March 15, 2021 | 04:48 pm PT
HCMC metro consultant asked to conduct personnel review after breach of contract

HCMC metro consultant asked to conduct personnel review after breach of contract

The consultant consortium for HCMC’s metro line No. 1 has been asked to review responsibilities of all its personnel, following a contractual breach.
January 24, 2021 | 03:00 am PT
Steel used in HCMC metro beam support falls short of contracted quality: source

Steel used in HCMC metro beam support falls short of contracted quality: source

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.
January 22, 2021 | 11:00 pm PT
Cracks in HCMC metro line caused by underweight supporting pads: investor

Cracks in HCMC metro line caused by underweight supporting pads: investor

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.
December 22, 2020 | 05:30 am PT
A peek inside HCMC’s first metro train

A peek inside HCMC’s first metro train

HCMC’s first three-car metro train, with a passenger capacity of 930, is fully installed and ready for service.
October 13, 2020 | 03:50 am PT
Train cars from Japan get on HCMC’s first metro track

Train cars from Japan get on HCMC’s first metro track

Three cars shipped all the way from Japan have been placed on HCMC’s first metro track in an elaborate, meticulous feat of logistics.
October 10, 2020 | 09:24 pm PT
HCMC’s first three metro train cars brought to depot

HCMC’s first three metro train cars brought to depot

Trailer trucks have carried the first cars for HCMC’s Metro Line No. 1 from a port in District 4 to the depot in District 9.
October 10, 2020 | 02:12 am PT
 
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