On the morning of December 18th, the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Board (MAUR) held a meeting to provide information about Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) after one year of official operation and the implementation of upcoming urban railway projects.
Mr. Phan Cong Bang - Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Board, provides information on the progress of the Ben Thanh - Tham Luong metro line. Photo: TK
Regarding the Ben Thanh - Tham Luong Metro Line 2 project, Mr. Phan Cong Bang, Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Board, stated that compensation, support, and land clearance have been 100% completed. It is expected that the relocation of technical infrastructure facilities will be completed by early 2026, and the project will commence on January 15, 2026.
According to MAUR leaders, the Ben Thanh - Tham Luong metro line has a total length of 11.269km, of which the underground section is 9.255km and the elevated section is 0.846km, with a total estimated investment of approximately 57,000 billion VND, using funds from the city's budget. The entire line has 10 underground stations, 1 elevated station and 1 depot.
"This is Ho Chi Minh City's first key project applying special mechanisms and policies according to Resolution No. 188. It is large-scale, technically complex, and passes through a densely populated urban area. Recently, the City People's Committee approved the technology plan to be applied to Metro Line 2, and at the same time requested the Ministry of Construction to consider and agree on the list of main regulations and standards to be applied to the project," Mr. Phan Cong Bang informed.
MAUR leaders also stated that, according to the proposed plan, this metro line will be upgraded to GoA4 automation level, meaning fully automated operation with no train drivers or personnel on board. The selection of new technology adheres to the following principles: applying European standards, integrating advanced technology, and fully complying with current Vietnamese regulations and standards.
Upon completion, Metro Line 2 will serve as the backbone connecting the city center with the northwestern area, meeting the public passenger transport needs on the East-West corridor, along the Ben Thanh - Cach Mang Thang Tam - Truong Chinh - Tham Luong axis.
This line is also expected to enhance connectivity with other planned urban railway lines, contributing to reducing traffic congestion, improving the urban environment, and raising the quality of life for residents.
The Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien Metro line has welcomed nearly 19 million passengers after one year of operation. Photo: MQ
The Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro line has welcomed nearly 19 million passengers after one year of operation.
According to statistics from the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Company Limited (HURC), after one year (from December 22, 2024 to December 15, 2025), the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line has operated more than 78,000 train trips, serving nearly 19 million passengers; on average, it serves over 1.5 million passengers per month, approximately 52,000 passengers per day, and up to 110,000 passengers during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year).
HURC announced that in order to meet the increased travel demand of people during Christmas and New Year, the company will adjust the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line operation plan by increasing the frequency and extending the operating hours.
Specifically, on December 24th (Christmas Day) and December 31st, the company adjusted the number of trips from 243 to 264, operating from 5 AM to 11 PM.
On January 1st, 2026 (New Year's Day), HURC operated 276 trips. Specifically, to meet the transportation needs after the fireworks display, the company arranged 20 trips between 0:30 and 2:00 AM and continued with 256 trips from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM.
Vietnamnet.vn
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/metro-so-2-cua-tphcm-tang-von-len-57-000-ty-dong-chot-thoi-gian-khoi-cong-2473720.html
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