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Government issues plan to roll out special mechanisms, fast-tracking metro networks in Hà Nội, HCM City

Government issues plan to roll out special mechanisms, fast-tracking metro networks in Hà Nội, HCM City

Hà Nội and HCM City must work closely with ministries and sectors to review and adjust planning around railway stations and depots, implement compensation and resettlement projects, and auction land to finance urban development linked to the railway systems in...
Ticket to ride

[Videos] Ticket to ride

The latest section of Hà Nội’s urban railway has opened. It runs from Nhổn to Cầu Giấy and will eventually connect to Hà Nội Station through the underground. Passengers who took the first trips were delighted to experience the journey.
Metro route contractor asks for compensation due to delayed land clearance

Metro route contractor asks for compensation due to delayed land clearance

The main contractor for the Nhon – Ha Noi Railway Station route - the second metro route in Ha Noi – has asked for compensation of US$114.7 million, saying that it has been suffering losses due to long-delayed land clearance.
FECON kicks off tunnel boring for Ha Noi railway project

FECON kicks off tunnel boring for Ha Noi railway project

FECON Corporation has started trial operation of the first tunnel boring machine (TBM) to serve Ha Noi''s Urban Railway project No3.
Bus routes to link with long-delayed urban railway

Bus routes to link with long-delayed urban railway

The elevated railway line was supposed to begin commercial operations three years ago and it is still unclear when it will open, but city officials are already preparing to integrate it into Ha Noi’s public transport system
Nhon – Ha Noi Railway section to be operational next year

Nhon – Ha Noi Railway section to be operational next year

The Nhon – Ha Noi Railway depot included in the CP08 construction package and elements of the surrounding elevated section are expected to be completed this year, according to the Ha Noi People’s Committee.
TT Group to co-operate on railway, stadium renovation

T&T Group to co-operate on railway, stadium renovation

The industry-real estate-finance conglomerate T&T Group and France’s industrial group Bouygues Group on Tuesday signed a cooperation agreement to invest in urban railway project No. 3 and upgrade Hang Day Stadium.
HCM City metro to be linked with high-rises

HCM City metro to be linked with high-rises

The HCM City’s Urban Railway Management Board has submitted a plan to the municipal People’s Committee to link the urban railway system underground with high-rise buildings, apartments and shopping complexes.
Ha Noi urban railway gets infusion of French funds

Ha Noi urban railway gets infusion of French funds

Nearly VND7.7 trillion (about US$340.7 million) of French governmental development assistance will be poured into the ongoing Nhon-Ha Noi Station Urban Railway.
HCM City: Nearly US225 mln for metro underground section

HCM City: Nearly US$225 mln for metro underground section

The management board of the HCM City urban railway projects held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an underground session from Ben Thanh station to the municipal Opera House station of the metro route No. 1 Ben Thanh –...
Public gives Ha Noi train feedback

Public gives Ha Noi train feedback

The public has suggested changing the design and colour of the overhead train prototype for the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project in Ha Noi, the Railway Project Management Unit said.
Quality a priority for HCM Citys first metro line

Quality a priority for HCM City's first metro line

Quality is to be top priority for the ongoing construction of the Urban Railway Line 1 connecting Ben Thanh Market and Suoi Tien Theme Park, Secretary of HCM City''s Party Committee Le Thanh Hai said.
Urban railway contractors under scrutiny

Urban railway contractors under scrutiny

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong has given contractors a month''s trial to prove themselves on the construction of the Cat Linh – Ha Dong Urban Railway Project.
Japan will not suspend development aid to VN

Japan will not suspend development aid to VN

Japan will not suspend its Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Viet Nam, confirmed a senior official from the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Six railway officials charged, detained for ‘abusing power

Six railway officials charged, detained for ‘abusing power'

The Ministry of Public Security took into custody six railway officials last Friday on charges of "abusing power while on duty" and "irresponsibility causing serious consequences" following a one-month investigation.