Ho Chi Minh City Metro
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The Ho Chi Minh City Metro is a proposed rapid transit
network that will serve Ho Chi Minh City
(also known as Saigon) in Vietnam
. The network was first proposed in 2001 as part of a comprehensive public transport network plan including Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring provinces, with the aim of avoiding the severe traffic congestion problems that have affected other Asian cities (such as Hanoi
). Most of the network is currently in the planning stages, with projects for different lines advancing as funds become available. The network's first line, connecting Bến Thành Market
and Suoi Tien Park
in District 9
, is scheduled for completion in 2015. Construction of a second line began in August 2010; completion is scheduled in 2012.
or light rail
lines with a total length of 37 km and six underground metro
routes with a total length of 107 km. Bến Thành Market
in District 1, already a major hub for bus traffic, will become a major hub connecting several lines.
1.1 billion Line 1. It will run for 19.7 km from Bến Thành Market
, underground for 2.6 km past the Opera House
, Ba Son Shipyard, and then cross the Saigon River
on an elevated track, passing through District 2 on the way to Suoi Tien Park
and the terminus in Long Binh
in District 9. In all, Line 1 will include 14 stations, with three of these (Ben Thanh, the Opera House and Ba Son) being underground.
The construction of the elevated section, east of the Saigon River, is expected to begin in early 2010; site clearance is already underway, and work to build a US$28 million depot in Long Binh for Line 1 began on February 21, 2008. Tenders for construction were called for in 2008 and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee instructed authorities to complete compensation and site clearance for the project by June 30, 2009. The Japan Bank for International Cooperation
will provide US$904.7 million to meet 83% of the cost, and the city government US$186.6 million.
Completion of Line 1 is planned for 2015; Planners expect the route to serve more than 160,000 passengers daily upon launch, increasing to 635,000 by 2030 and 800,000 by 2040. All stations along the route are expected to accommodate the disabled, with automatic ticket vending machines, telephone booths, restrooms, subway doors and information bulletins accessible to the handicapped and visually impaired.
and Tham Luong in District 12
, following a route through Pham Hong Thai, Cach Mang Thang Tam and Truong Chinh streets. Out of the main section's total length of 11.3 km, 9.6 km will be underground. Major stations will include Truong Chinh (Tay Ninh Bus Station), near Tan Son Nhat Airport
, and Hoa Hung, near Saigon Railway Station
. An extension of Line 2 east of Bến Thành Market to Thu Thiem
was originally proposed by MVA; this extension would bring the line's total length to 19 km.
The project's projected cost will be financed by the German Bank for Reconstruction
, the Asian Development Bank
and the European Investment Bank
. In February 2008, the German
government announced EUR 86 million of funding towards the project. Construction officially began in August 2010, starting with 25 hectare-wide Tham Luong Depot, for opening in 2016.
to the east and An Lac in Binh Tan District to the west, passing through Districts 5 and 6—the area known as Cholon, or "Chinatown
". Fewer details have emerged about the third line than the others, although the city's People's Committee is reported to have approached the French government for funding and support. A 2006 document suggested a possible extension of Line 3 north of Bến Thành Market to Thủ Đức District, although officials have yet to confirm whether this extension will be built.
) to Van Thanh Park in Binh Thanh District.
to Can Giuoc, District 8
– 20 km) and 6 (Ba Queo, Tan Binh to Phu Lam, District 6
– 6 km). The study was to be completed within 12 months.
In September 2010 Spanish company GEV signed an agreement with HCM City’s Management Board of Urban Railway to build the first phase of the Metro 5 route between Sai Gon Bridge and Bay Hien Intersection in Tan Binh District. Work on the route is expected to begin by the end of April 2011.
. A 2006 document indicated that a subsidiary line connecting the line to Tan Son Nhat Airport
and a southward extension to Nhà Bè District may have been considered.
1.5 billion over 10 years, as part of a US$3.35 billion program to build a rail network serving Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces.
Proposed extensions to these lines included: extending the Tan Son Nhat line north to Quang Trung Software Park
, eventually expanding further to the northwest and southwest to create a much longer 47 km line; extending the Binh Tay/Cholon line to form a circular "Inner Belt" Line, which would loop around the airport; and building a doubletrack elevated express line to extend the Hoa Hung-Binh Trieu line out to Bien Hoa
.
Several more inter-city rail lines were planned, including a Long Binh
-Hoc Mon route, a Hoc Mon–Binh Chanh
–Tien Giang route, a Thu Duc–Long Binh
–Long Thanh
–Vung Tau
route and a Thu Thiem–Long Binh
–Vung Tau
route.
0.16). By comparison, bus fares within the city are generally VND 3,000. A common farecard, valid on both the metro network and bus network, will be made available as well.
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
network that will serve Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam...
(also known as Saigon) in Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
. The network was first proposed in 2001 as part of a comprehensive public transport network plan including Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring provinces, with the aim of avoiding the severe traffic congestion problems that have affected other Asian cities (such as Hanoi
Hanoi
Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam...
). Most of the network is currently in the planning stages, with projects for different lines advancing as funds become available. The network's first line, connecting Bến Thành Market
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1...
and Suoi Tien Park
Suoi Tien Amusement Park
Suoi Tien Amusement Park is an amusement park in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The park includes several entertainment areas. The landscaping and attractions in the park illustrate Vietnam's history and legends, such as Au Co and Lac Long Quan as well as the Battle of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh...
in District 9
District 9, Ho Chi Minh City
District 9 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 166,680. The district covers an area of 114 km².-References:...
, is scheduled for completion in 2015. Construction of a second line began in August 2010; completion is scheduled in 2012.
Plan
The Ho Chi Minh City Metro project is managed by the city's Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR), a government unit working directly under the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. The most recent plan put forth by this unit calls for no less than six urban rail lines. The city’s transport development master plan to 2020 envisages developing three monorailMonorail
A monorail is a rail-based transportation system based on a single rail, which acts as its sole support and its guideway. The term is also used variously to describe the beam of the system, or the vehicles traveling on such a beam or track...
or light rail
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
lines with a total length of 37 km and six underground metro
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
routes with a total length of 107 km. Bến Thành Market
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1...
in District 1, already a major hub for bus traffic, will become a major hub connecting several lines.
| Line description | Length (km) | Stations | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | 19.7 | 14 | Bến Thành Market Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1... –Suoi Tien Park Suoi Tien Amusement Park Suoi Tien Amusement Park is an amusement park in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The park includes several entertainment areas. The landscaping and attractions in the park illustrate Vietnam's history and legends, such as Au Co and Lac Long Quan as well as the Battle of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh... , District 9 District 9, Ho Chi Minh City District 9 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 166,680. The district covers an area of 114 km².-References:... |
| Line 2 | 11.3 | 11 | Bến Thành Market Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1... –Tham Luong, District 12 District 12, Ho Chi Minh City District 12 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 239,610... |
| Line 3 | 10.4 | ? | Bến Thành Market Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1... –Binh Tan |
| Line 4 | 16 | ? | Lang Cha Ca, Tan Binh–Van Thanh Park, Binh Thanh |
| Line 5 | 17 | ? | Thu Thiem Thu Thiem New Urban Area The Thu Thiem New Urban Area is an urban project in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City . It is currently under construction.-Location:... , District 2 District 2, Ho Chi Minh City District 2, in which the new province of Thu Thiem is located, is a district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the most potential.In the past, District 2 has been one of the poorest parts of Ho Chi Minh City due to the separation of the Saigon River. However, it is now the new hope for the... –Can Giuoc, District 8 District 8, Ho Chi Minh City District 8 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 342,278. The district covers an area of 19 km².-References:... |
| Line 6 | 6 | ? | Ba Queo, Tan Binh–Phu Lam, District 6 District 6, Ho Chi Minh City District 6 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, which is the largest city in Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 283,794. The district covers an area of 6 km².-References:... |
Line 1
On April 10, 2007, the city government approved the US$United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
1.1 billion Line 1. It will run for 19.7 km from Bến Thành Market
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1...
, underground for 2.6 km past the Opera House
Municipal Theatre, Ho Chi Minh City
The Saigon Opera House , an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam.Built in 1897 by French architect Ferret Eugene, the 800 seat building was used as the home of the Lower House assembly of South Vietnam after 1956...
, Ba Son Shipyard, and then cross the Saigon River
Saigon River
The Saigon River is a river located in southern Vietnam that rises near Phum Daung in southeastern Cambodia, flows south and south-southeast for about 140 miles and empties into the Nha Be River, which in its turn empties into the South China Sea some 20 km north-east of the Mekong Delta.The...
on an elevated track, passing through District 2 on the way to Suoi Tien Park
Suoi Tien Amusement Park
Suoi Tien Amusement Park is an amusement park in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The park includes several entertainment areas. The landscaping and attractions in the park illustrate Vietnam's history and legends, such as Au Co and Lac Long Quan as well as the Battle of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh...
and the terminus in Long Binh
Long Binh
Long Binh is a ward, in District 9 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.-Long Binh Post:During the Vietnam War, Long Binh Post was located near Bien Hoa, Dong Nai province. Vietnam, 33km from Saigon . The base functioned as a U.S. Army base, logistics center, and major command headquarters for United...
in District 9. In all, Line 1 will include 14 stations, with three of these (Ben Thanh, the Opera House and Ba Son) being underground.
The construction of the elevated section, east of the Saigon River, is expected to begin in early 2010; site clearance is already underway, and work to build a US$28 million depot in Long Binh for Line 1 began on February 21, 2008. Tenders for construction were called for in 2008 and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee instructed authorities to complete compensation and site clearance for the project by June 30, 2009. The Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Japan Bank for International Cooperation
The , also known by its acronym, JBIC, is a Japanese public financial institution and export credit agency, and was created on October 1, 1999, through the merging of the Japan Export-Import Bank and the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund ....
will provide US$904.7 million to meet 83% of the cost, and the city government US$186.6 million.
Completion of Line 1 is planned for 2015; Planners expect the route to serve more than 160,000 passengers daily upon launch, increasing to 635,000 by 2030 and 800,000 by 2040. All stations along the route are expected to accommodate the disabled, with automatic ticket vending machines, telephone booths, restrooms, subway doors and information bulletins accessible to the handicapped and visually impaired.
Line 2
Plans for the US$1.2 billion Line 2 were submitted in November 2008 by MVA Asia Limited and approved by the government in December 2008. This line will include 11 stations stretching between Bến Thành MarketBen Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1...
and Tham Luong in District 12
District 12, Ho Chi Minh City
District 12 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 239,610...
, following a route through Pham Hong Thai, Cach Mang Thang Tam and Truong Chinh streets. Out of the main section's total length of 11.3 km, 9.6 km will be underground. Major stations will include Truong Chinh (Tay Ninh Bus Station), near Tan Son Nhat Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is Vietnam's largest international airport in terms of area . It has a handling capacity of 15-17 million passengers per year, compared with the capacity of Hanoi - Noi Bai airport of 8 million passengers and Da Nang's 2 million passengers...
, and Hoa Hung, near Saigon Railway Station
Saigon Railway Station
Saigon Railway Station is a railway station in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This station is the largest and most important railroad transportation hub of Vietnam as Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city and the economic center of Vietnam. The station was constructed in early 1930s by the...
. An extension of Line 2 east of Bến Thành Market to Thu Thiem
Thu Thiem New Urban Area
The Thu Thiem New Urban Area is an urban project in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City . It is currently under construction.-Location:...
was originally proposed by MVA; this extension would bring the line's total length to 19 km.
The project's projected cost will be financed by the German Bank for Reconstruction
KFW
KFW may refer to:*Keith Fullerton Whitman , an American musician*KfW or Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, a German public-sector financial institution...
, the Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 22 August 1966 to facilitate economic development of countries in Asia...
and the European Investment Bank
European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank is the European Union's long-term lending institution established in 1958 under the Treaty of Rome. A policy-driven bank, the EIB supports the EU’s priority objectives, especially European integration and the development of economically weak regions...
. In February 2008, the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
government announced EUR 86 million of funding towards the project. Construction officially began in August 2010, starting with 25 hectare-wide Tham Luong Depot, for opening in 2016.
Line 3
The third metro line would span the distance between Bến Thành MarketBen Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1...
to the east and An Lac in Binh Tan District to the west, passing through Districts 5 and 6—the area known as Cholon, or "Chinatown
Chinatown
A Chinatown is an ethnic enclave of overseas Chinese people, although it is often generalized to include various Southeast Asian people. Chinatowns exist throughout the world, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Americas, Australasia, and Europe. Binondo's Chinatown located in Manila,...
". Fewer details have emerged about the third line than the others, although the city's People's Committee is reported to have approached the French government for funding and support. A 2006 document suggested a possible extension of Line 3 north of Bến Thành Market to Thủ Đức District, although officials have yet to confirm whether this extension will be built.
Line 4
Spanish consulting company Ardanuy Ingenieria won a contract in October 2009 to provide a feasibility study of Line 4 of the six-line project. This line would stretch 16 km from Lang Cha Ca crossroad in Tan Binh District (near Tan Son Nhat AirportTan Son Nhat International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is Vietnam's largest international airport in terms of area . It has a handling capacity of 15-17 million passengers per year, compared with the capacity of Hanoi - Noi Bai airport of 8 million passengers and Da Nang's 2 million passengers...
) to Van Thanh Park in Binh Thanh District.
Lines 5-6
On April 4, 2009, Spain's IDOM, Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Consultoría S.A. signed a contract with HCMC Urban Railway to provide a feasibility study for lines 5 (from Thu Thiem, District 2District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
District 2, in which the new province of Thu Thiem is located, is a district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the most potential.In the past, District 2 has been one of the poorest parts of Ho Chi Minh City due to the separation of the Saigon River. However, it is now the new hope for the...
to Can Giuoc, District 8
District 8, Ho Chi Minh City
District 8 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 342,278. The district covers an area of 19 km².-References:...
– 20 km) and 6 (Ba Queo, Tan Binh to Phu Lam, District 6
District 6, Ho Chi Minh City
District 6 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, which is the largest city in Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 283,794. The district covers an area of 6 km².-References:...
– 6 km). The study was to be completed within 12 months.
In September 2010 Spanish company GEV signed an agreement with HCM City’s Management Board of Urban Railway to build the first phase of the Metro 5 route between Sai Gon Bridge and Bay Hien Intersection in Tan Binh District. Work on the route is expected to begin by the end of April 2011.
Other lines
China Shanghai Corporation for Foreign Economic & Technological Cooperation (Sfeco) has carried out a pre-feasibility study for a 12 km Nguyen Oanh-Nguyen Van Linh Metro route, between Go Vap district and District 4District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
District 4 is the smallest urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. The Saigon Port is located here.As of 2003 the district had a population of 206,937. The district covers an area of 4 km²....
. A 2006 document indicated that a subsidiary line connecting the line to Tan Son Nhat Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is Vietnam's largest international airport in terms of area . It has a handling capacity of 15-17 million passengers per year, compared with the capacity of Hanoi - Noi Bai airport of 8 million passengers and Da Nang's 2 million passengers...
and a southward extension to Nhà Bè District may have been considered.
Initial 2001 plan
According to the original master plan submitted in February 2001, the inner metro system would comprise the following routes, many of which have been adapted or superseded by the more recent 2007 plan. The plan was originally expected to cost US$United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
1.5 billion over 10 years, as part of a US$3.35 billion program to build a rail network serving Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces.
| Line description | Length (km) | Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest–Southwest (including Bến Thành Market Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1... –Tan Son Nhat Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport is Vietnam's largest international airport in terms of area . It has a handling capacity of 15-17 million passengers per year, compared with the capacity of Hanoi - Noi Bai airport of 8 million passengers and Da Nang's 2 million passengers... ) |
46.86 | 44 |
| Inner Belt (including Bến Thành Market Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1... –Binh Tay Market Binh Tay Market Binh Tay Market is the Central Market of Cho Lon in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Local Vietnamese refer to it as Chợ Lớn, while local Vietnamese-Chinese refer it as 堤岸 - 新街市 "The New Market of Chợ Lớn", and the Chinese other than those living in Vietnam known it only as 堤岸 ."The Old... , Cholon) |
43.14 | 45 |
| Hòa Hưng, District 10 District 10, Ho Chi Minh City District 10 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 258,706. The district covers an area of 6 km².-References:... –Hanoi Highway–Thu Thiem Thu Thiem New Urban Area The Thu Thiem New Urban Area is an urban project in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City . It is currently under construction.-Location:... , District 2 District 2, Ho Chi Minh City District 2, in which the new province of Thu Thiem is located, is a district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the most potential.In the past, District 2 has been one of the poorest parts of Ho Chi Minh City due to the separation of the Saigon River. However, it is now the new hope for the... |
21 | 18 |
| Bến Thành Market Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1... - District 2 District 2, Ho Chi Minh City District 2, in which the new province of Thu Thiem is located, is a district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the most potential.In the past, District 2 has been one of the poorest parts of Ho Chi Minh City due to the separation of the Saigon River. However, it is now the new hope for the... –District 9 District 9, Ho Chi Minh City District 9 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 166,680. The district covers an area of 114 km².-References:... - Thủ Đức District |
27.5 | 18 |
| Hòa Hưng, District 10 District 10, Ho Chi Minh City District 10 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 258,706. The district covers an area of 6 km².-References:... –Hiệp Bình Chánh, Thủ Đức District–Bien Hoa Bien Hoa Biên Hòa is a city in Dong Nai province, Vietnam, about east of Ho Chi Minh City , to which Bien Hoa is linked by Vietnam Highway 1.- Demographics :In 1989 the estimated population was over 300,000. In 2005, the population wss 541,495... |
46 | 42 |
Priority lines
Three lines were considered a priority of the 2001 plan, two of them fully or partly underground and one fully elevated:- A 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) north-south line, partly underground and partly elevated, connecting Tan Son Nhat AirportTan Son Nhat International AirportTan Son Nhat International Airport is Vietnam's largest international airport in terms of area . It has a handling capacity of 15-17 million passengers per year, compared with the capacity of Hanoi - Noi Bai airport of 8 million passengers and Da Nang's 2 million passengers...
and Bến Thành MarketBen Thanh MarketBen Thanh Market is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1...
, via Hoa Hung in District 10District 10, Ho Chi Minh CityDistrict 10 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 258,706. The district covers an area of 6 km².-References:...
; - A 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east-west line, fully underground, connecting Bến Thành Market with Binh Tay MarketBinh Tay MarketBinh Tay Market is the Central Market of Cho Lon in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Local Vietnamese refer to it as Chợ Lớn, while local Vietnamese-Chinese refer it as 堤岸 - 新街市 "The New Market of Chợ Lớn", and the Chinese other than those living in Vietnam known it only as 堤岸 ."The Old...
in Cholon, similar to Line 3 of the 2007 plan; - An 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) southwest-northeast line, fully elevated, connecting Hoa Hung in District 10 to Binh Trieu in Thủ Đức District, following existing railway lines.
Proposed extensions to these lines included: extending the Tan Son Nhat line north to Quang Trung Software Park
Quang Trung Software Park, Ho Chi Minh City
Quang Trung Software Park , also known as Quang Trung Software City, is a business park in District 12 of Ho Chi Minh City, approximately from District 1. The park focuses on the computer software industry, hosting a number of software companies and schools such as the Saigon Institute of Technology...
, eventually expanding further to the northwest and southwest to create a much longer 47 km line; extending the Binh Tay/Cholon line to form a circular "Inner Belt" Line, which would loop around the airport; and building a doubletrack elevated express line to extend the Hoa Hung-Binh Trieu line out to Bien Hoa
Bien Hoa
Biên Hòa is a city in Dong Nai province, Vietnam, about east of Ho Chi Minh City , to which Bien Hoa is linked by Vietnam Highway 1.- Demographics :In 1989 the estimated population was over 300,000. In 2005, the population wss 541,495...
.
Other lines
Other lines to be built according to the 2001 plan included a 27.5 kilometres (17.1 mi) line connecting Bến Thành Market to Thủ Đức District, via Districts 2 and 9, similar to (but distinct from) Line 1 of the 2007 plan, and a 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) line from Hoa Hung in District 10 to Binh Chanh District.Several more inter-city rail lines were planned, including a Long Binh
Long Binh
Long Binh is a ward, in District 9 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.-Long Binh Post:During the Vietnam War, Long Binh Post was located near Bien Hoa, Dong Nai province. Vietnam, 33km from Saigon . The base functioned as a U.S. Army base, logistics center, and major command headquarters for United...
-Hoc Mon route, a Hoc Mon–Binh Chanh
Bình Chánh
Bình Chánh may refer to several places in Vietnam:*Bình Chánh district, Hồ Chí Minh City*Bình Chánh, An Giang - a commune in An Giang Province...
–Tien Giang route, a Thu Duc–Long Binh
Long Binh
Long Binh is a ward, in District 9 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.-Long Binh Post:During the Vietnam War, Long Binh Post was located near Bien Hoa, Dong Nai province. Vietnam, 33km from Saigon . The base functioned as a U.S. Army base, logistics center, and major command headquarters for United...
–Long Thanh
Long Thanh
Long Thanh is a district of Dong Nai Province in the Southeast region of Vietnam.As of 2003 the district had a population of 204,793. The district covers an area of 535 km². The district capital lies at Long Thanh Town....
–Vung Tau
Vung Tàu
Vũng Tàu is a city in southern Vietnam. Its population in 2005 was 240,000. The city area is including 13 urban wards and one village. It is the capital of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, and is the crude oil extraction center of Vietnam. It is also known as one of the most beautiful cities of tourism...
route and a Thu Thiem–Long Binh
Long Binh
Long Binh is a ward, in District 9 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.-Long Binh Post:During the Vietnam War, Long Binh Post was located near Bien Hoa, Dong Nai province. Vietnam, 33km from Saigon . The base functioned as a U.S. Army base, logistics center, and major command headquarters for United...
–Vung Tau
Vung Tàu
Vũng Tàu is a city in southern Vietnam. Its population in 2005 was 240,000. The city area is including 13 urban wards and one village. It is the capital of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, and is the crude oil extraction center of Vietnam. It is also known as one of the most beautiful cities of tourism...
route.
Technical specifications
The 2001 plan proposed the following technical parameters:- Platform length: 125 metres (410.1 ft)
- Average distance between stations 700–1300 m (2,296.6–4,265.1 ft)
- Maximum speed: 80 kilometres per hour (49.7 mph)
- Headway: 4 min. (min. 2 min.)
- Gauge: 1,435 mmStandard gaugeThe standard gauge is a widely-used track gauge . Approximately 60% of the world's existing railway lines are built to this gauge...
- Vehicle width: 3 metres (9.8 ft)
Fares and ticketing
To encourage high ridership, fares on the Ho Chi Minh City Metro network will be set low, on the order of VND 2,500 (about US$United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
0.16). By comparison, bus fares within the city are generally VND 3,000. A common farecard, valid on both the metro network and bus network, will be made available as well.
See also
- Transport in VietnamTransport in Vietnam- Railways :The Vietnamese railway network has a total length of , dominated by the single track North-South Railway running between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The national railway network uses mainly metre gauge, although there are several standard gauge and mixed gauge lines in the North of the...
- MegaprojectMegaprojectA megaproject is an extremely large-scale investment project. Megaprojects are typically defined as costing more than US$1 billion and attracting a lot of public attention because of substantial impacts on communities, environment, and budgets. Megaprojects can also be defined as "initiatives that...
- Hanoi MetroHanoi MetroHanoi metro will be the first metro in Hanoi, second in Vietnam. It is introduced to replace Hanoi Slow Transit.In July 2008, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng approved an overall transport development plan for Hanoi, which, among other projects, proposed a rapid transit system with five...