Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, a huge metropolis representing the cultural, economic and educational centre of the north of the country located on the western bank of the Red River, known for its centuries - old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences, highlighted by an urban landscape characterized by the presence of numerous lakes, as well as several religious buildings, primarily Confucian and Taoist temples, Buddhist pagodas, but also Catholic such as St. Joseph Cathedral and a bustling Old Quarter where narrow streets are roughly arranged by trades is planning to develop eight metro lines with an extension of 301 km by 2035.
The aim of this major transformation is to establish the public transport as the main mean of mobility for the the inhabitans of the Vietnamese metropolis, making that by 2030, one out of every three passengers in the Vietnamese city will use public transport (30% of trips) and by 2035, four out of every ten passengers (40% of trips).
This development of the metro is one of the priorities of urban transport in the city. Between 2026 and 2030, five metro lines with a total length of 100 km are planned to be built, while between 2031 and 2035 the network will be expanded to eight lines as reported by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), citing the permanent vice - chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, Duong Duc Tuan.
In parallel with the extension of the metro, the authorities plan to expand the network of buses routes, introduce electric buses, and other eco - friendly means of transport including a bicycle rental system and an organize an efficient network of transfers between the different mode of urban transport.
According to the city’s Building Department, Hanoi's citizens have begun to prefer buses and subways over the use of private cars. Public transport has become popular not only with office workers, but also with young people, who value speed and technological convenience.
Deputy Director of the Hanoi Transport Management and Operation Centre Nguyen Minh Tuan, reported that in the first two months of 2026, the flow of passengers on urban railways reach 3.1 million people, up to 4.6% from the same period last year, a relevant detail that confirms a trend of Hanoi’s citizens to use public transport.
Key Metro Expansion Details:
• Target by 2030: Five metro lines with a total length of approximately 100 kilometres are planned.
• Target by 2035: The network is set to expand to eight lines, spanning a total length of 301 kilometres.
• Long - term Plan by 2045: A massive expansion aiming for 600 kilometres of railway lines and 15 urban routes is planned.
• Transport Goal: Hanoi aims for public transport to handle 30% of trips by 2030, rising to 40% by 2035.
This infrastructure push is part of a broader, long - term effort to enhance urban mobility and reduce reliance on private transport in the city.
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