Hanoi 2nd metro line likely to be delayed by 5 years

A train for the Nhon-Hanoi Station are at the Nhon depot in Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy

The Hanoi administration has asked to delay completion of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro route from this year to 2027 and increase its outlay by VND1.9 trillion ($80.77 million).

The city People's Committee said at a meeting with the People's Council on Monday that the elevated section of the route could be completed this year and the entire line in 2027.

It cited several reasons for the delay, including difficulties in acquiring land, "low capabilities" of contractors and consultants and lack of coordination between various construction units, the inconsistencies between international contracts and Vietnamese laws, and the impact of Covid-19.

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