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HCMC metro halts service over signal malfunction during rain

HCMC metro halts service over signal malfunction during rain

The platform screen door signaling system of the Ho Chi Minh City metro line malfunctioned during heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon, leading to nearly one hour of service interruptions and suspension of several trains.
How metro line boosts apartment prices in HCMC outskirts to rival central locations

How metro line boosts apartment prices in HCMC outskirts to rival central locations

Property prices zoom along HCMC’s first metro line

Property prices zoom along HCMC’s first metro line

How Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro redefines HCMC's urban landscape in a decade

How Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro redefines HCMC's urban landscape in a decade

The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, the first in Ho Chi Minh City, has transformed the urban landscape over the past decade, with skyscrapers and modern infrastructure springing up along its route since 2015.
January 6, 2025 | 03:05 pm PT
'For Ben Thanh' signage reflects Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line's unique charm

'For Ben Thanh' signage reflects Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line's unique charm

The signage phrase "For Ben Thanh" may feel less familiar than "To Ben Thanh," but it is grammatically correct and adds a touch of charm to the HCMC's Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro stations.
January 6, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Watch sunset from HCMC's first metro line

Watch sunset from HCMC's first metro line

Afternoon trains on HCMC's first metro line passing through Ben Thanh, Thao Dien, and An Phu stations offer passengers opportunities to capture the scene of the city at sunset.
January 4, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
I’m surprised to find HCMC metro passengers as civilized as Singapore’s

I’m surprised to find HCMC metro passengers as civilized as Singapore’s

Riding the metro to HCMC’s Thao Dien area to welcome the new year, I was pleasantly surprised by how orderly most passengers were, much like those in Singapore.
January 2, 2025 | 03:27 pm PT
HCMC’s first metro line serves 1.4 million passengers in 11 days

HCMC’s first metro line serves 1.4 million passengers in 11 days

The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, the first in Ho Chi Minh City, welcomed 1.4 million passengers within its first 11 days of operation, a 332% increase from previous expectations.
January 1, 2025 | 11:59 pm PT
Foreign tourists like what they see of HCMC metro

Foreign tourists like what they see of HCMC metro

Many foreign tourists who tried HCMC's first metro line praised it for being modern and offering convenient connectivity to popular tourist attractions.
January 1, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT
Crowds wait over 2 hours to experience Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line on New Year’s Day

Crowds wait over 2 hours to experience Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line on New Year’s Day

Thousands of people waited more than two hours at various stations to board Ho Chi Minh City’s inaugural metro line on Wednesday.
January 1, 2025 | 03:30 am PT
How to ride HCMC’s first metro line

How to ride HCMC’s first metro line

Passengers of HCMC’s first metro line, the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien, will be able to board trains using QR codes, Mastercard cards or their personal IDs from Jan. 2.
December 30, 2024 | 04:44 am PT
900,000 passengers ride HCMC’s first metro line in opening week

900,000 passengers ride HCMC’s first metro line in opening week

HCMC’s Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line welcomed over 900,000 passengers during its first eight days of operation, with a peak of 201,000 riders on Sunday, according to the HCMC Urban Railway Company No. 1 (HURC1).
December 30, 2024 | 04:44 am PT
Thousands queue for HCMC's first metro

Thousands queue for HCMC's first metro

Thousands of people queued in the weekend to try HCMC’s first metro line, which took over a decade to complete.
December 29, 2024 | 11:46 pm PT
Heavy rain halts Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro for half an hour

Heavy rain halts Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro for half an hour

The safety protection system of the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line, the first in Ho Chi Minh City, was activated due to heavy rain and lightning on Friday, causing several trains to stop for over 30 minutes.
December 27, 2024 | 05:28 pm PT
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.
December 27, 2024 | 03:41 pm PT
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