- Hanoi is developing a plan to leverage an unnamed river and urban corridor, aiming for the city to become a globally competitive capital.
- Hanoi is seeking international expertise, including from cities like Saint Petersburg, regarding the development of urban rail systems.
EU Funds EUR 10 Million for Hanoi Metro Line 3 Extension Studies
What happened
The European Union is providing EUR 10 million to fund studies and investment preparations for extending Hanoi Metro Line 3 from Hanoi Station to the Hoàng Mai area. The proposed 11-km section is planned to run entirely underground and is linked to transit-oriented development. The Hanoi People’s Committee, in coordination with the French Government, the Asian Development Bank, and the European Investment Bank, is involved in the project.
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Why it matters
The funding supports the preparation for a major expansion of public transport infrastructure in Hanoi. This project contributes to Hanoi's plan to become a globally competitive capital.
Hanoi is seeking international expertise, including from cities like Saint Petersburg, regarding the development of urban rail systems.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Vietnam might see increased national infrastructure and economic capacity due to international funding for the metro extension.
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Hanoi
capital of Vietnam