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Without policy changes, 200 km of metro will take 100 years: HCMC leader

Without policy changes, 200 km of metro will take 100 years: HCMC leader

HCMC could take 100 years to complete the 200 km of metro routes it plans if policies are not changed, its chairman Phan Van Mai said.
HCMC’s much-delayed metro fills with trash, graffiti

HCMC’s much-delayed metro fills with trash, graffiti

With Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line project dragging on for years, garbage, graffiti and flyers are strewn all over the place.
June 17, 2022 | 05:30 am PT
Saigon metro trains vandalized with graffiti

Saigon metro trains vandalized with graffiti

At least two of the 17 trains designated to serve Ho Chi Minh City's first metro have been sprayed with graffiti while awaiting the much-delayed line's operation.
June 13, 2022 | 03:00 am PT
Saigon metro line fare collection system outdated

Saigon metro line fare collection system outdated

The automatic fare collection (AFC) system for HCMC's Metro line No.1 is outdated and out of touch with today's non-cash payment trends, officials say.
March 25, 2022 | 12:46 am PT
Lands for Saigon's 2nd metro line to be fully acquired this year

Lands for Saigon's 2nd metro line to be fully acquired this year

After missing several deadlines, land acquisition for HCMC's metro line No.2 is now expected to be completed by the end of this year.
June 18, 2021 | 12:22 am PT
Saigon metro construction site to no longer block Ben Thanh Market

Saigon metro construction site to no longer block Ben Thanh Market

The metro line No 1 station construction site that has been blocking Ben Thanh Market’s facade for the last five years is set to be dismantled in August.
June 16, 2021 | 10:44 pm PT
Saigon’s second metro line at risk of capital delays

Saigon’s second metro line at risk of capital delays

A $500 million plus loan agreement for Saigon’s second metro line expires in three days with the project lacking a key prerequisite, an independent consultant.
December 28, 2020 | 12:56 am PT
Saigon metro to test run in Q3

Saigon metro to test run in Q3

An elevated section of Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 will be tested out within the third quarter this year.
February 19, 2020 | 06:06 am PT
Construction done, Saigon metro line ready for equipment installation

Construction done, Saigon metro line ready for equipment installation

The entire length of Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 has been cleared with the removal of a barrier between its two underground segments Monday.
February 17, 2020 | 09:08 pm PT
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.
June 5, 2019 | 01:10 am PT
 
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