Hanoi, July 25 -- Hanoi will break ground for two key urban railway projects in the fourth quarter of 2025, as part of the city's long-term strategy to expand public transport system, thus easing traffic congestion.

Under the Prime Minister's Decision No. 1569/QD-TTg dated December 12, 2024, approving the capital city's master plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, Hanoi is set to develop 14 new urban railway lines. To realise this goal, the city's authorities are accelerating preparations for construction of urban railway line No. 2 (Nam Thang Long - Tran Hung Dao) and urban railway line No. 5 (Van Cao - Hoa Lac), which are scheduled to commence on October 10, and December 19, respectively.

Vice Chairman of the municipal ...