Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Development of Urban Railway Network Tran Luu QuangAt the meeting on November 14, he called on the city’s entire political system to focus on the completion of railway projects. Quang demanded speed and coordination in the construction of 6 local metro lines and 2 national railway lines allocated by the Central Government, which will shape the future transportation and economic development of the city.
Clear Goals: Completion Obligation Before 2030
Secretary Tran Luu Quang said that especially three strategically important metro lines before 2030He gave precise instructions for its completion:
Metro Line No. 2:Ben Thanh – Tham Luong episode.
Metro Line No. 2:Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem episode.
Metro Line No. 2:Thu Thiem – Long Thanh episode.
For these lines clear progress milestonesdetermination and assignment of specific responsibilitiesIt was stipulated. This precise approach aims to avoid delays and conflicts caused by lack of coordination.
In order to fully monitor the progress of the rail network, the Steering Committee will take two separate measures: from now to 2030 and from now to June 2026. Gantt chart (progress charts)created. In addition, it was stated that the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ben Thanh – Can Gio route will be held on December 19, and the departments will undertake many duties in order to prevent lack of coordination. in parallelthey were requested to carry out.
Financing and Fundraising Strategies
Ho Chi Minh City’s rail targets are ambitious. According to the information provided by Construction Department Director Tran Quang Lam, the national railway network in the city center region will consist of 7 lines with a total length of 547 km, while the urban railway network will consist of 7 lines with a total length of 547 km. 27 lines with a length of 1,024 kmwill occur. The city aims to complete approximately 232 km of urban rail lines by 2030 and US$19.67 billionaims to make an initial investment of .
However, the central government and city budget only account for approximately 66%can afford it. To close this funding gap, the city TOD (Public Transport Related Urban Development)model and public-private partnership (PPP)It will focus on developing an urgent project to mobilize additional resources, including using land funds according to its methods. Especially build-transfer (IT) contractsIt is planned to exploit its potential.
In this context, Truong Minh Huy Vu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Development Studies Institute, said that in order to ensure the investment, management and simultaneous operation of the metro system, A 100% state-owned Urban Railway Companysuggested its establishment.
Digitalization in Resettlement and Transparency
Tran Luu Quang also attached special importance to the issue of resettlement, which is a critical process for projects. For every project priority of resettlement arrangementemphasized. For citizens who had to move from their former place of residence while the resettlement area has not yet been completed, the city providing rental supportcreated a mechanism.
In addition, special situations can be resolved quickly and people need not only shelter but also living conditionsIn order for them to have the housing fund, it was requested that a part of the previously created housing fund be prepared in convenient locations with the opportunity to make a profit. Secretary Quang explained that the entire resettlement process digitizationHe demanded that transparency, accuracy and ease in implementation be ensured.
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc also instructed to select talented investors and update the planning of urban development areas around urban railway stations and depots in accordance with the TOD model.
