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January 15, 2025 | Asia

Projects to watch in 2025 - Asia

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Asia in 2025, the Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed line, the Great Train eXpress (GTX) cross-city commuter net-work, Ho Chi Minh City metro extension and the Ningbo - Zhoushan high-speed line.

December 27, 2024 | Metros

Ho Chi Minh City finally opens first metro line

Construction of Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line has been underway since 2012.

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.

November 12, 2024 | Metros

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro nears opening

Full capacity trials are underway on 19.7km line although no opening date has been confirmed.

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.

April 9, 2024 | Asia

Ho Chi Minh City plans three new metro lines

The projects have a total investment value of more than $US 5bn.

February 9, 2024 | Metros

Ho Chi Minh City Line 1 edges towards July opening

All 17 metro trains will run continuously during seven days of trial operations.

August 11, 2023 | Infrastructure

Tracklaying begins on China - Vietnam line

The new line is due to be completed in December.

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