The US$1.7 billion line that runs almost 20km from the city centre.

Channel News Asia

Singapore

'Finally, we made it!': Ho Chi Minh City celebrates first metro

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Government of Singapore

It took 17 years and $2.3 billion for the 20km metro line to start operating on Dec 22.

The Straits Times

Singapore Press Holdings

‘Finally, we made it!’: Ho Chi  Minh City celebrates first metro line after years of delay

HO CHI MINH CITY, Dec 22 — Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages Sunday as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated the opening of its first-ever metro line after years of delays. Huge queues spilled out of every station along the US$1.7 billion line that runs almost 20 kilometres from the city centre — with women in traditional “ao dai” dress, soldiers in uniform and couples clutching young childr…

Malay Mail

Dato’ Siew Ka Wei

Selangor

Malaysia

All aboard! Ho Chi Minh City celebrates first metro

Around 13 noon, people poured into Ben Thanh Station (District 1, HCMC) waiting to experience Metro train No. 1 on the first day of its official operation. The entire ticket is free for 1 month. The trains are crowded with guests, security forces, guides are busy working.

Gần 13 giờ trưa, dòng người đổ về Ga Bến Thành (Q.1, TP.HCM) chờ trải nghiệm tàu Metro số 1 trong ngày đầu vận hành chính thức. Toàn bộ vé được miễn phí trong 1 tháng. Các chuyến tàu đều đông nghịt khách, lực lượng an ninh, hướng dẫn viên căng mình làm việc.

Trải nghiệm ngày đầu đi Metro số 1 ở TP.HCM: Xếp hàng 3 tiếng, càng trưa càng đông

Thanh Niên

Vietnam

Experience the first day of Metro No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City: 3 hours in line, the more crowded at noon

News at 6:00 p.m. on December 22, 2024: Metro No. 1 officially operates, continuing the momentum for Metro No. 2; People are willing to spend money to have fun during Christmas; Check-in for Christmas early at the real pine forest in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City; Baby Three pine tree attracts visitors during Christmas...

Điểm tin 18h ngày 22-12-2024: Metro số 1 vận hành chính thức, tiếp đà cho metro số 2; Người dân chịu chi vui mùa Giáng sinh; Check-in Giáng sinh sớm tại rừng thông thật ở Thủ Đức, TP.HCM; Cây thông Baby Three hút khách dịp Giáng sinh…

Điểm tin 18h: Metro số 1 vận hành chính thức; Người dân chịu chi mùa Giáng sinh

TUOI TRE ONLINE

6pm News: Metro Line 1 Officially Operates; People Spend Money During Christmas

HO CHI MINH CITY — Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages Sunday as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated the opening of its first-ever metro line after years of delays. Huge queues spilled out of every station along the $1.7 billion line that runs almost 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the city centre — with women in traditional "ao dai" dress, soldiers in uniform and couples clutching young child…

Jordan Times

Amman

Amman Governorate

Jordan

'Finally, we made it!' — Ho Chi Minh City celebrates first metro

Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages Sunday as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated the opening of its first-ever metro line after years of delays. Huge queues spilled out of every station along the $1.7 billion line that runs almost 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the city centre — with women in traditional “ao dai” dress, soldiers in uniform and couples clutching young children waiting excited…

Macau Business

Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages on Sunday as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated the opening of its first-ever metro line after years of delays.Huge queues spilled out of every station along the $1.7bn line that runs almost 20km (12 miles) from the city centre

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‘Historic achievement’: Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro

Metro line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has come into official operation on Sunday morning after 12 years of construction, marking a historic milestone in the urban transport development of th....
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