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July 15, 2026 | Metros

Vietnamese PM launches major expansion of Hanoi Metro

Five additional metro lines to be constructed in Vietnamese capital at a cost of $US 49.5bn.

April 17, 2026 | High-speed

Vietnam breaks ground on first high-speed line

Trains will operate on 120km Hanoi - Halong line at speeds of up to 350 km/h.

November 4, 2025 | High-speed

Vietnam plans second high-speed line

New line would run for 124km from Hanoi to Halong in Quang Ninh province.

October 15, 2025 | Infrastructure

Hanoi starts construction of new metro line

The new metro line is expected to open in 2029.

July 28, 2025 | Metros

Hanoi metro construction start dates announced

Dates set for breaking ground on lines 2 and 5 in Vietnamese capital.

December 2, 2024 | High-speed

Vietnam approves North-South Railway

1541km high-speed line from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is expected to cost $US 67bn.

August 8, 2024 | Metros

Vietnam’s second metro line opens

8.5km elevated section from Nhon to Cau Giay in Hanoi runs free of charge until September.

May 9, 2024 | Financial

Vietnam operators to merge

Hanoi Railways and Saigon Railways will join later this year to become Vietnam Railway Transport.

April 15, 2024 | High-speed

Vietnam prioritises high-speed lines

The government plans to construct two lines in the north of the country before 2030, including one to China.

November 9, 2021 | Metros

Hanoi opens Vietnam’s first metro line

The new metro line in Hanoi runs from Cat Linh in the central Dong Da District to Yen Nghia in Ha Dong district.

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