Hanoi adds greenery to urban railway pillars, underpasses, flyovers
Vietnam News 15:45 25/10/2026The Hanoi Department of Construction has begun a pilot program to grow climbing plants around urban railway pillars, flyover supports and bus shelters, as well as trailing plants along underpass walls, to improve the urban landscape.
Hanoi strikes deals for 5 metro lines, targets 2030 completion
Vietnam News 14:49 16/10/2026Hanoi has signed contracts to build five metro lines totaling about 253.5 kilometers, targeting completion and operation by 2030 as the Vietnamese capital seeks to ease traffic congestion and expand public transportation.
Ho Chi Minh City reroutes downtown traffic as metro network expansion accelerates
Ho Chi Minh City 15:55 05/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City will implement major traffic diversions along key downtown thoroughfares starting October 10 to clear land for underground stations on Metro Line 2, marking a tangible shift as Vietnam's economic hub accelerates an ambitious expansion of its urban rail network.
Ho Chi Minh City set to break ground on 4 metro projects during rest of 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 12:50 06/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City plans to break ground on four new metro projects totaling 138.8 kilometers by the end of this year, according to the city’s Management Authority for Urban Railways.
UK delegation shares urban rail expertise with Vietnam
Economy 10:12 25/01/2026UK Trade Envoy Matt Western led a delegation of leading British companies in the rail, transit-oriented development (TOD), and building information modeling (BIM) sectors to Vietnam from Monday to Friday under the Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Program.
Deo Ca Group says to complete Da Nang–Hoi An urban railway by 2030
Vietnam News 13:45 12/09/2025At a meeting with the Da Nang People’s Committee on Wednesday, Deo Ca Group proposed completing the urban railway connecting Da Nang and Hoi An by 2030, with project dossier preparation to begin in 2025.
Ho Chi Minh City explores private investment model for urban railway operations
Ho Chi Minh City 11:29 11/06/2025Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are studying a shift from state-run to private enterprise-led investment and operation of its urban rail network, as part of a broader plan to accelerate transit development and align with future administrative boundary expansions.
Vietnam’s first metro line to begin operation this weekend
Vietnam News 14:52 05/11/2021Passengers will enjoy free rides in the first 15 days of operation
Hanoi’s Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban rail passes pre-acceptance test
Economy 12:25 30/10/2021The official commercial operation date of the route is still pending
Hanoi to offer 15-day free travel on first metro line
Vietnam News 14:29 05/06/2021The fare exemption will apply to all passengers
Ba Son underground metro station in Saigon nears completion
Vietnam News 16:10 23/12/2020The terminal under the city’s metro line 1 is nearly complete
Hanoi’s Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban rail line begins test run
Vietnam News 15:23 13/12/2020The trains will be operated from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm daily between December 12 and 31