Việt Nam’s southern metropolis HCM City marked a significant milestone in its long-awaited mass transit development on Sunday, with the official launch of its first metro line after years of delay.
HCM City’s Metro Line 1, which is set to officially open on December 22, will offer convenient and efficient public transportation with various ticket options and payment methods, including contactless payments and integrated ticketing systems.
The HCM City Metro No 1 has 11 elevated stations along the Hà Nội Highway-Võ Nguyên Giáp Street, on the route running through Thủ Đức City into the centre – the most beautiful area of the city.
The HCM City Metro No 1 has 11 elevated stations along the Hà Nội Highway-Võ Nguyên Giáp Street, on the route running through Thủ Đức City into the centre – the most beautiful area of the city.
The goal is to devise urban railway planning, and transportation planning at the broader level, with a long-term strategy that minimises the need for land clearance and the impacts on the local population, security, defence, and other socio-economic aspects.
According to the committee, single-trip tickets for Metro Line 1 are priced between VNĐ7,000 and VNĐ20,000 for cash payments, depending on the distance travelled.
According to the committee, single-trip tickets for Metro Line 1 are priced between VNĐ7,000 and VNĐ20,000 for cash payments, depending on the distance travelled.
To date, the entire Bến Thành - Suối Tiên Metro project has reached 99 per cent completion, with the remaining one per cent mainly consisting of final inspections and procedures before it enters full operation.
Urban metro is a high-quality, environmentally friendly transport method that many countries have been prioritising to resolve congestion and pollution, Vice Chair of Hà Nội People's Committee said, adding that the urban metro development is a key task for the capital city in the new era.
According to the proposal, for passengers paying with cash, one-way fares will range from VNĐ7,000 to VNĐ20,000. For those using non-cash payment methods, the metro line will be cheaper, costing between VNĐ6,000 and VNĐ19,000.
According to the proposal, for passengers paying with cash, one-way fares will range from VNĐ7,000 to VNĐ20,000. For those using non-cash payment methods, the metro line will be cheaper, costing between VNĐ6,000 and VNĐ19,000.
The primary modes of transport connecting the airport to Hà Nội and the surrounding metropolitan area remain cars, taxis, coaches and just two bus routes.
After nearly three years of operation, the Cát Linh - Hà Đông elevated railway line has recorded more than 35,000 daily passengers, 47 per cent of whom are commuting to work and 45 per cent are students.
The first phase, to 2030, will see about 97km of metro line constructed for $14.6 billion. The second phase, from 2030 to 2035, will add another 301km, requiring $22.5 billion.
Hundreds of people queued at the stations to receive free tickets on the first day of the Nhổn – Hà Nội Station urban railway line's opening. At the ticket counters, staff enthusiastically guided passengers to the correct boarding areas and assisted them with purchasing tickets quickly and conveniently.
Hundreds of people queued at the stations to receive free tickets on the first day of the Nhổn – Hà Nội urban railway line's opening. At the ticket counters, staff enthusiastically guided passengers to the correct boarding areas and assisted them with purchasing tickets quickly and conveniently.
