Ho Chi Minh City authorities have issued a compensation, support and resettlement plan for the Ben Thanh–Can Gio railway project, aiming to hand over cleared land by October.
The city targets completing all compensation, assistance and resettlement work, along with site clearance, in the fourth quarter of 2026, paving the way for construction and operation by 2028.
The Ben Thanh–Can Gio railway will stretch more than 54 kilometers, linking September 23 Park in the city center with the Can Gio coastal urban area.
The project is estimated to cost between VND85 trillion and VND102 trillion (approximately $3.3–4 billion).
Designed for speeds of up to 350 km/h, the line is expected to cut travel time between the two areas to just 12–20 minutes. It is considered a key infrastructure project that will not only improve connectivity but also ease congestion on existing road networks.
By connecting the city center with its southern coastal zone, the railway is expected to deliver significant economic and social benefits, while supporting the long-term development of Can Gio and surrounding areas.
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