$1.17 bln needed for HCMC metro link to Dong Nai

At a meeting between the People's Committee of the southern Dong Nai province and its relevant unites, held on March 3, a pre-feasibility study revealed plans for a new railway line connecting the province to Metro Line 1 of Ho Chi Minh City.

The proposed line will span approximately 20 km, with an investment capital estimated at nearly VND30 trillion (over $1.17 billion).

The railway line will feature 12 stations and one depot, a container and goods storage area, covering approximately 23 ha. The railway is planned to be constructed along the left side of National Highway 1A, in south to north direction.

During the meeting, Dong Nai's functional departments indicated that they are evaluating potential capital sources and investment mechanisms for the project.

In recent months, Dong Nai has collaborated with Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring Binh Duong province to form a joint working group tasked with coordinating and addressing issues related to the construction of the railway linking the three localities.

Mr. Ho Van Ha, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Nai Province, mentioned that in July 2024, Ho Chi Minh City had sent a document to Dong Nai and Binh Duong  regarding the investment in urban railway lines connecting the two provinces with Metro Line 1 in the southern city.