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Thousands thrilled to experience HCMC’s first metro line

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The Saigon Times
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HCMC – A wave of excitement swept through HCMC as thousands flocked to experience the highly anticipated Metro Line No. 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, on its first day of commercial operation.

From the morning of December 22, the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line officially commenced operations, marking a historic milestone in HCMC’s journey of urban transportation development.

This is the city’s first urban railway project, expected to transform the landscape of its transportation and urban infrastructure.

A passenger excitedly captures a photo from inside the metro train – PHOTOS: DAT THANH
A large number of people line up at the Ben Thanh Station early on December 22 to experience the new metro line
A crowd descends into Ben Thanh underground station
Despite the large crowd, most people are thrilled to experience the train ride for the first time
Staff assist people in using EMV Mastercard cards to scan at the ticket gates
The train car is packed with passengers
Luong, a District 1 resident, shares his excitement about his first metro ride, describing the metro as convenient and modern, making city travel much easier
A female passenger beams with joy aboard the metro train
Many people bring their families and children to try out the metro services
The metro line offers free rides for 30 days, from December 22 to January 20, 2025, for all passengers

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