Beyond this project, Ho Chi Minh City plans to complete several other metro and rail lines by 2030
Metro lines in East Asia are like buses. You wait forever and then 3 come along at once. I was in Saigon (the real name of HCMC) a couple of years ago and was disappointed to find that the first line was still not open. But now things are really taking off.
Here’s to copying Hangzhou’s, which opened in 2012 and already has 12 (sic) lines.
PS Entirely to boost the fediverse I make the effort of contributing some light-hearted remarks and even a relevant link. And get downvoted for my troubles. No wonder so many people think social media is toxic.
Interesting link and tidbit. Was put off by the ‘real name’ bit. Somewhat less put off by it after reading the Ho Chi Minh City wikipedia page
Updooted.
Indeed. Saigon was effectively renamed by a conquering foreign army, after its leader. Really not a good look but most Westerners don’t know the story. If ever the communist government falls, or opens up a bit, nothing is more certain than that Saigon will become the official name again.
