Construction for Ho Chi Minh City's second metro line, the Ben Thanh – Tham Luong route, is scheduled to commence by the end of the year, according to the city’s Urban Railway Management Office.

The Metro Line No. 2 spans over 11 km, with 9.2 km running underground, while the remaining sections include elevated tracks and the lead-in to the Tham Luong depot in District 12. The project features nine underground stations and one elevated station.

Once completed, the metro line will connect with the Metro Line No. 1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) at Ben Thanh Station in District 1 and integrate with future transit lines, facilitating east-west mobility through the city's center.

The project has estimated total investment capital of VND47.89 trillion ($1.86 billion).

Construction is expected for completion in 5-7 years.