Line 1, Ho Chi Minh City Metro

Line 1
Tuyến số 1
Overview
StatusUnder Construction
OwnerVietnam Railways
LocaleHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Stations14
Service
TypeRapid transit
System Ho Chi Minh City Metro
Operator(s)Management Authority of Urban Railways
Depot(s)Long Binh
History
Planned openingJuly 2024
Technical
Line length19.7 kilometers (12.2 mi) (under construction)

Line 1 is a rapid transit line of the Ho Chi Minh City Metro, Vietnam.[1] Line 1 is the city's first metro line, connecting District 1 and Thu Duc City.[2][3] The line began construction in 2012, initially scheduled for completion in 2018. The project's completion date has been delayed to the end of 2024.[4][5][6] Ticket prices will range from VND9,000-23,000 ($0.39-1) per trip.[7]

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  4. ^ VnExpress. "HCMC's first metro line delayed again - VnExpress International". VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
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