Hanoi Metro Line 2: Scale 10.9 km, 10 stations, total capital 35,680 billion VND

Overview of metro line 2 project

Urban railway line No. 2, Nam Thang Long - Tran Hung Dao section officially started construction on October 9, 2025 at Xuan Dinh Depot. The project has a total length of 10.9 km, with a total investment of nearly VND 35,680 billion from ODA capital of the Japanese Government and counterpart capital from Hanoi budget. Expected to be completed and put into operation in 2029.

This metro line plays a key role in the capital's network of 15 metro lines, connecting the political center of Ba Dinh and the historical core of Hoan Kiem with the new development area in the north of the city.

Detailed planning and engineering

Metro Line 2 has a special structure with 1.94 km of elevated line and 8.9 km of underground line through the Old Quarter. There are a total of 10 stations including 2 elevated stations and 8 underground stations, running through Hang Giay, Dong Xuan, Hang Duong, Hang Ngang, and Hang Dao streets.

The system operates 10 trains, each with 4 cars, reaching a design speed of 110 km/h on the elevated section and 80 km/h underground. The project passes through 7 wards: Xuan Dinh, Nghia Do, Ngoc Ha, Tay Ho, Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam.

List of stations

C1 - Xuan Dinh
C2 - Diplomatic Corps
C3 - West West Lake
C4 - Grapefruit
C5 - Horse Pants
C6 - Bach Thao
C7 - West Lake
C8 - Hang Dau
C9 - Hoan Kiem
C10 - Tran Hung Dao

Connecting infrastructure and special highlights

The most important highlight of the project is the 4-storey underground station C9 - Hoan Kiem Lake, directly connected to the 3-storey underground space of the Square - park on the east side of the lake. Oriented to become a central core TOD model, combining underground traffic, public space and urban heritage.

This metro line will connect with lines 1, 3 and 5 in the future, forming a closed public transport network for the capital.

Xuan Dinh Depot - The first TOD model in Hanoi

The 11.3-hectare Xuan Dinh Depot is not only a maintenance, repair and operational training center, but is also planned according to the traffic-oriented urban model (TOD). This is the first TOD pilot site in Hanoi, combining transit, commerce, services and mixed housing, creating a new growth pole in the north of the city.

According to records, Xuan Dinh Depot area is currently in the stage of leveling and construction.

Urban railway line No. 2, Nam Thang Long - Tran Hung Dao section, nearly 11 km long with nearly 9 km underground through the old quarter, was started on the morning of October 9. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at Xuan Dinh Depot organized by the Hanoi People's Committee.

Impact on urban development

The implementation of Metro Line 2 will create a fundamental change in Hanoi's public transport, reduce pressure on the central area and effectively connect new development areas in the north. The TOD model at Xuan Dinh Depot will be a reference model for other transport-oriented urban projects in the future.

The project also contributes to the preservation of urban heritage by solving the problem of underground traffic through the old quarter without affecting the traditional architectural landscape.

Xuan Dinh Depot is 11.3 hectares wide, is a maintenance, repair, and operational training center and is planned according to the traffic-oriented urban model (TOD).

Note: Project information may change according to planning adjustments during implementation. Technical data and progress should be updated from official sources.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/metro-so-2-ha-noi-quy-mo-109-km-10-ga-tong-von-35680-ty-dong-403557.html