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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.
Foreign tourists like what they see of HCMC metro

Foreign tourists like what they see of HCMC metro

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

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
Train on Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line stops due to signaling issue

Train on Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line stops due to signaling issue

A train on the HCMC's Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line stopped at a station in downtown District 1 for 10 minutes on Thursday evening, due to a signal issue, causing delays for multiple other trains.
December 26, 2024 | 06:53 pm PT
HCMC's first metro line serves 279,000 passengers in first three days

HCMC's first metro line serves 279,000 passengers in first three days

In its first three days of operation starting Sunday, Ho Chi Minh City's long-awaited first metro line served nearly 279,000 passengers, far surpassing the expected figure of 105,000.
December 25, 2024 | 06:56 pm PT
I decide to walk to metro stations after seeing how fit people are in Taiwan

I decide to walk to metro stations after seeing how fit people are in Taiwan

When I first arrived in Taiwan from Vietnam to study, I was reluctant to walk to metro stations.
December 25, 2024 | 03:05 pm PT
HCMC's first metro line serves 150,000 passengers on opening day

HCMC's first metro line serves 150,000 passengers on opening day

The Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien, the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, witnessed a turnout of approximately 150,000 passengers on its first day of operation on Sunday.
December 24, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
Exploring tourist landmarks, entertainment venues along HCMC’s 1st metro line

Exploring tourist landmarks, entertainment venues along HCMC’s 1st metro line

HCMC’s first metro line has begun operating, and here is a guide to historical landmarks and amusement spots near its stations.
December 23, 2024 | 08:18 pm PT
I ride 18 km on HCMC's first metro line in just 26 minutes

I ride 18 km on HCMC's first metro line in just 26 minutes

I took the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line to work on Monday, one day after it was launched, and the 18-km journey that used to take me at least 40 minutes was a smooth 26-minute ride.
December 23, 2024 | 03:27 pm PT
Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line: catalyst for HCMC's tourism development

Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line: catalyst for HCMC's tourism development

The official launch of the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, which connects Ben Thanh Market in District 1 with Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City, not only marks a milestone in its urban transport system but also adds a catalyst for tourism development.
December 22, 2024 | 10:57 pm PT
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