The Hanoi administration has scheduled groundbreaking ceremonies for two key metro lines—Line 2 (Nam Thang Long–Tran Hung Dao) and Line 5 (Van Cao–Hoa Lac)—on October 10 and December 19, 2025, respectively. Combined, the two projects are expected to cost approximately VND97.5 trillion (USD3.7 billion), with Line 2 accounting for VND35.6 trillion (USD1.4 billion) and Line 5 for VND61.9 trillion (USD2.3 billion).
Line 2 will span 11.5 km with 10 stations—seven underground and three elevated—and run from Nguyen Van Huyen Street through central districts, ending at Tran Hung Dao Street. Meanwhile, Line 5 will stretch 38.5 km from Van Cao–Hoang Hoa Tham Intersection to Hoa Lac Interchange, featuring 21 stations (six underground, one elevated, 14 at-grade) and a mix of underground (6.5 km), elevated (2 km), and surface tracks (30 km).
The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) has been directed to coordinate closely with relevant agencies to ensure timely preparation and project execution. These projects are part of the city’s broader strategy to expand its urban transit network and ease road congestion.