Thu Thiem Station in Ho Chi Minh City is steadily taking shape as a key node in a network of strategic railway   lines that will connect the southern city to the region and the nation as a whole.

It is poised to become a vital hub within a modern transportation system, linking major cities and provinces  and providing direct access to Long Thanh International Airport which (phase 1) is scheduled to complete by the end of this year.

According to the approved Railway Network Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, Thu Thiem  is set to play a critical role in the national and southern regional railway systems.

The Vietnam Railway Authority outlined that the North-South high-speed railway will originate at Ngoc Hoi Station (Hanoi) and terminate at Thu Thiem Station. The double-track line will use a 1,435 mm gauge and have a total length of approximately 1,545 km.

Thu Thiem Station is planned to be located in An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, serving as one of Ho Chi Minh City’s major passenger terminals. It will act as a central hub connecting passenger transport for multiple railway lines, including the North-South high-speed railway, the Thu Thiem–Long Thanh (Dong Nai) railway, the Bien Hoa (Dong Nai)–Vung Tau railway (starting at Trang Bom Station in Dong Nai province), and future urban railway networks.

Additionally, Thu Thiem Station will facilitate connections with other public transport systems, such as metro lines (MRT-2, MRT-10),  bus rapid transit (BRT No. 1), buses, taxis, and parking facilities. The surrounding area is planned as an integrated transport square to improve convenience for travelers.

The total planned area for Thu Thiem Station spans 17.2 ha, comprising three key zones: the North-South high-speed railway station area (7.9 ha), the Thu Thiem–Long Thanh railway station area (4.6 ha), and the integrated transport square (4.7 ha).

For the North-South high-speed railway, the section connecting Thu Thiem Station to Long Thanh International Airport Station in Dong Nai Province is approximately 35.25 km long.