Metro Technology Unclogging Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City
Metro Technology Unclogging Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City
“Metro Technology: Unclogging Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City" – A photo series by Ngo Thi Thu Ba, won first prize in the inaugural "Technology with Heart" photo and video contest, organized by the Vietnam News Agency and the Viettel group in 2024.
Subway track construction in the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Project. Photo: Ngo Thi Thu Ba
The urban railway project is a railway system currently under construction, integrating subways, tramways, and monorails. The system consists of 12 lines with a total length of 510km.
Passenger arrival and departure station of the Ho Chi Minh City urban railway project. Photo: Ngo Thi Thu Ba
The structure above the skylight at Ben Thanh Station. Photo: Ngo Thi Thu Ba
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has announced the official launch of the metro line No.1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) by the end of 2024. The line operates with 200 trips per day, with trains running at speeds of 110km/h on elevated sections and 80km/h in underground sections. The journey from Ben Thanh Station to Suoi Tien Bus Station takes just 29 minutes. The next line, the metro line No.2, is expected to be operational by 2030.
Elevated station and tracks of the Ho Chi Minh City urban railway project running parallel to the road, reducing traffic pressure on the city. Photo: Ngo Thi Thu Ba
Passenger arrival and departure station of the Ho Chi Minh City urban railway project. Photo: Ngo Thi Thu Ba
According to Resolution 49 of the Politburo on the development strategy for Vietnam’s railway transportation through 2030, with a vision to 2045, Ho Chi Minh City aims to complete 355km of metro lines by 2035, surpassing the previously planned 183km. Additionally, the city is targeting the completion of the entire 510km metro system by 2045.
In support of Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo, which promotes technological innovation and national digital transformation, the Vietnam News Agency and the Viettel group are continuing to host the second “Technology with Heart” contest. For more details, visit https://congnghetutraitim.com on your computer or mobile device.
Story: Thong Thien Photos: Ngo Thi Thu Ba & VNP Translated by Nguyen Tuoi
