Ben Thanh–Can Gio metro

Ben Thanh–Can Gio Metro
Overview
Native nameTuyến metro Bến Thành–Cần Giờ
StatusUnder construction
LocaleHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Termini
Stations2
Service
System Ho Chi Minh City Metro
Depot(s)Cần Giờ
History
Planned opening2028

The Ben Thanh–Can Gio metro (Vietnamese: Tuyến metro Bến Thành–Cần Giờ) is an under-construction rapid transit line in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam connecting Ben Thanh station with Can Gio.[1][2][3][4]

History

The line is planned to be built by Vinspeed, a subsidiary of Vingroup, with the first stage expected for completion in 2028.[1] In December 2025, the Ho Chi Minh City municipal People’s Committee approved the construction of the line. A total of 102.43 trillion Vietnamese Dong was allocated for the project.[5] The groundbreaking ceremony took place on 19 December 2025.[6]

Stations

The 54 kilometres (34 mi) line will begin at Ben Thanh station and terminate at Can Gio station.[1] The first phase of the metro will basically complete the line between of Ben Thanh and Can Gio stations. Phase two will have more potential stations and depots on the line are: Tân Thuận (also depot), Tân Mỹ, Nhà Bè (also depot) and Bình Khánh[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ho Chi Minh City gives green light to Vingroup's $4bn bullet train line". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  2. ^ https://e.vnexpress.net/infographics/traffic/ben-thanh--can-gio-metro-project-unveiled-spanning-53-km-across-hcmc-4987331.html
  3. ^ tử, Báo Nhân Dân điện (2025-12-19). "Động thổ tuyến đường sắt Bến Thành-Cần Giờ". Báo Nhân Dân điện tử (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  4. ^ https://vnexpress.net/tp-hcm-giao-vingroup-dau-tu-metro-ben-thanh-can-gio-4991140.html
  5. ^ https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/traffic/ho-chi-minh-city-greenlights-3-9b-can-gio-metro-line-backed-by-vingroup-4991514.html
  6. ^ "Construction of Ben Thanh-Can Gio Metro Line started". SGGP English Edition. 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2025-12-28.