THE FIRST METRO LINE IN SAIGON (HCMC)

With the growing urban speed, upgrading the public transportation system is an important factor to ensure convenience for people to move. Over many years of development, Saigon has witnessed a significant increase in traffic volume on the roads, leading to daily congestion. To solve this problem, the construction of the first Metro line system in Saigon has become a breakthrough, promising to bring great changes to the lifestyle and development of the city.

1. Overview of the Metro line

Metro Line 1, also known as the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line, is an urban railway line belonging to the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway system, under construction and currently planned It is expected to be put into commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2024. This railway has a 2.6 km underground section through 3 stations and a 17.1 km elevated section through 11 stations, with a total length of 19.7 km. kilometer. Total investment capital for Metro Line No. 1 is up to 2 billion USD, equivalent to more than 43,700 billion VND. This will be a modern and convenient means of public transportation, helping to reduce traffic congestion and improve the quality of life of people in the city.

In addition, the City is also preparing to launch many other Metro lines such as Metro No. 2 (Ben Thanh - Tham Luong), and before 2030, the City is also preparing to invest in other metro lines such as Metro No. 5 - phase 1. (Bay Hien intersection - Saigon bridge). Similarly, metro line No. 3a - phase 1 (Ben Thanh - technical medical area) and metro line No. 2 - phase 2 (Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem)

After several test runs the first metro in Saigon promisesto officially depart in July 2024.

2. Stops/Stations of Metro line No. 1

According to planning information for the Ben Thanh Suoi Tien Metro line, this project includes 14 stations and 1 Depot. Including:

+ 3 underground stations are located in District 1: Ben Thanh Station, City Theater, and Ba Son.

+ 11 elevated stations are located in Binh Thanh (Van Thanh, Saigon Bridge), District 2 Thao Dien, An Phu, Nam Rach Chiec), District 9 (Phuoc Long, Binh Thai), Thu Duc City, Hi-Tech Park, Suoi Tien and Mien Dong bus station.

+In addition, there is a Depot located in Long Binh ward, district 9 with an area of 27.4 hectares.

3. Ticket prices on Metro lines

According to the proposal, Metro No. 1 will have 3 types of tickets, including single tickets, daily tickets, and monthly tickets.

Specifically, for one-way tickets, passengers traveling smaller distances up to 5km cost 12,000 VND/one-way; From 5 - 10km is 14,000 VND/turn; From 10 - 15 km is 16,000 VND, and from 15km to complete the route of nearly 20km the ticket price is 18,000 VND.

The 1-day ticket price is 40,000 VND and the 3-day ticket price is 90,000 VND (these two types of tickets are unlimited).

During the first 3 months after the official opening, passengers will have the opportunity to experience metro train No. 1 service completely free of charge. This is the latest information updated by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport in the Draft Policy, to encourage people to use public transportation in urban areas. When Metro Line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City is Officiallyput into operation, bus passengers on 17 routes connecting this urban railway (lines from 153 to 169) will also benefit from a completely free fare policy within the first 3 months. fairy. In addition, pupils and students will enjoy a 50% discount on single and monthly tickets.

4. Architecture of Metro underground station

Ben Thanh underground station is built on a 45,000m² land area at Quach Thi Trang construction site, Ben Thanh ward (District 1), with a length of 236m, a width of 60m, including 4 underground floors, more than 30m deep. The station is divided into three main areas: The public area, thetechnical area, and the station and auxiliary staff area. The highlight of Ben Thanh underground station is the Toplight section - a natural light well 6m high, 21.6m in diameter, designed with a lotus-shaped dome. The well has the function of providing light below the station and creating an open space, helping metro passengers see directly through the Ben Thanh market.

5. Advantages of the Metro line

The first Metro line in Saigon is not only a new means of transportation but is also expected to create a revolution in the city's lifestyle and urban landscape. The construction of this Metro line also marks an important step in developing Saigon's public transportation system, promoting the city's sustainable development in the future.

For the people of Saigon, the first Metro line is a new hope, an opportunity to experience modern and comfortable life. Traveling from the city center to other areas only takes a few minutes by Metro line, which will help passengers save time and effort, while also reducing pressure on the environment by reducing the number of personal vehicles used. traffic.

The first Metro line in Saigon is also an opportunity to enhance the city's position and image in the eyes of the international community. Properly operating, managing, and maintaining this Metro line willcontribute to creatinga professional image for Saigon and be an opportunity to attract more tourism and investment from other countries.

The Metro line will be combined with other means of public transport such as buses and automatically controlled trains to create a smart and efficient urban transport system. This helps people move more easily and reduces pressure on the personal transport network.

In addition, the Metro line also plays an important role in reducing emissions and environmental pollution caused by personal transportation. By using public transportation, people can reduce emissions into the environment, while preserving and protecting the living environment for posterity.

Conclude

After the great advantages that the Metro subway brings, the first Metro line in Saigon is not only a new means of transportation but also an important milestone in the city's urban development process. Hopefully, in the future, the city will continue to invest and develop more Metro lines to improve the public transportation system and create a better living environment for people.