Ho Chi Minh City targets June 2026 for Metro Line 6 alignment approval

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans for its Metro Line 6, with a target to approve the alignment for the Tan Son Nhat Airport - Phu Huu section by June 2026. This crucial first phase spans 23 kilometers and is part of the city's broader 53.8-kilometer orbital metro network.

The project aims to establish a vital transport link connecting Tan Son Nhat Airport with the planned Thu Thiem - Long Thanh railway at Phu Huu station. It will also integrate with Metro Line 2 at Ba Queo station and pass through three terminals at Tan Son Nhat Airport. City officials are prioritizing the completion of this phase before 2030 to create a new transport corridor between the two major airports and alleviate traffic pressure in the central districts.

Bui Xuan Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, praised the efforts of the Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR) and consulting units for their thorough research on the alignment, construction locations, and technology. He instructed relevant departments to expedite the review of the alignment, considering existing urban development and interconnected transport infrastructure, particularly around Tan Son Nhat Airport.

The city plans to seek feedback from ministries, agencies, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), and the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam before finalizing the alignment. MAUR is tasked with actively engaging with these bodies to secure timely responses, aiming for alignment approval in June 2026, a final report in October, and project groundbreaking by the end of 2026. Additionally, the city will explore developing transit-oriented development (TOD) plans around the metro stations.