The elevated railway line was supposed to begin commercial operations three years ago and it is still unclear when it will open, but city officials are already preparing to integrate it into Ha Noi’s public transport system
Rapid development of transport system in the last five years in the
Mekong Delta has improved passenger and cargo transportation and
contributed to regional growth.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved adjustments to a transport
system development plan in the northern economic zone by 2020 and
schedule for 2030.
Demand for transport infrastructure is increasing, so the Ministry of
Transport must review transport system planning and seek private
investment for transport projects, according to officials at a workshop.