This is a meaningful activity of Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024) and the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and reunification of the country (April 30, 1975 – April 30. 2024).
Trying Metro No. 1, veteran Tran Quang Trieu (90 years old) rated the train as modern, cool, and smooth. “All countries have metros and now our country also has metros, showing civilization and modernity. Hopefully our country will have many national projects like Metro No. 1″ – Mr. Trieu said.
Veteran Duong Chi Ky (90 years old) and his wife experienced the Metro train No. Ho Chi Minh City.
“Through hardships, today the country has changed, becoming more and more developed and modern. I did not expect that underground there would be a central station (Ben Thanh underground station – PV) so majestic and modern. “So, I hope our country will continue to develop strongly, with more train lines so people can enjoy convenient facilities and travel” – Mr. Duong Chi Ky said.
According to Mr. Hoang Mai Tung – Director of Project Management Board 1 (Metro Project No. 1), the entire Metro Line No. 1 reached more than 98% of the total volume.
Testing and safety assessment of Metro Line 1 trains have been carried out from 2023 to present. The testing process is carried out according to strict Japanese and European standards to ensure the highest level of safety for the project when put into operation.
According to the plan, from now until October, Metro No. 1 will deploy many tasks, including: completing train driver training, operation, station management, dispatching, maintenance, safety review and assessment. system; Carry out acceptance of fire prevention and fighting; Test operation of the entire system; Complete certification and system safety appraisal; The State Inspection Council will conduct acceptance of the remaining items.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to operate Metro commercial No. 1 in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Metro No. 1 has a total investment of more than 43,700 billion VND, nearly 20km long from Ben Thanh (District 1) to Long Binh Depot (Thu Duc City). This is the first urban railway project in Ho Chi Minh City, started in 2012.
After line No. 1, Metro No. 2 project (Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) worth more than VND 47,800 billion is being cleared by Ho Chi Minh City and relocated technical infrastructure to start the main bidding packages in 2025.
