Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line sees test run


HCM City’s first metro line saw its first test run on Wednesday. - Courtesy of MAUR

HCM CITY(Vietnam News/Asia News Network): HCM City’s much-anticipated first metro line saw its first test run on nine kilometres of elevated track between Suoi Tien Station and Bình Thai Station on Wednesday (Dec 21).

The trial was run by Japanese contractor Hitachi, according to the city’s Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR).

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