“Hanoi will simultaneously break ground on five urban railway projects linked to transit-oriented development (TOD) on June 22, with preliminary investment estimated at more than VND1.3 quadrillion, equivalent to roughly $51 billion.”
“Among the five projects, Metro Line 8 is the largest. The route will run from Hoa Lac through Son Dong, Mai Dich, Ring Road 3, Linh Nam and Duong Xa. The line will stretch approximately 91 kilometers, including 66 kilometers within Hanoi, while also connecting neighboring Hung Yen and Bac Ninh provinces. Preliminary investment is estimated at more than VND437 trillion, or about $17.2 billion.”
“The second-largest project by investment value is Metro Line 1. Spanning roughly 81 kilometers, the route will connect Hung Vuong Stadium, Ngoc Hoi, Hanoi Railway Station, Yen Vien and Noi Bai International Airport. The line is expected to be constructed entirely underground, with an estimated investment of nearly VND390 trillion, equivalent to around $15.3 billion.”
“Metro Line 2 will connect Noi Bai International Airport with Tran Hung Dao, Thuong Dinh and Hung Vuong Stadium. The line will extend approximately 56.5 kilometers and require investment of more than VND271.7 trillion, or nearly $10.7 billion…”
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