After nearly seven months of construction, Metro Line 2 (Ben Thanh - Tham Luong) in Ho Chi Minh City is making significant progress. The project is currently focused on the construction of two underground stations, Pham Van Bach and Le Thi Rieng.

As of August 3, 2026, the atmosphere at the Pham Van Bach station site is bustling with activity. Numerous machines are operating continuously, and dozens of workers are divided into teams to fabricate steel cages, prepare materials, and initiate the first stages of the underground station.

The construction team is currently focused on building a retaining wall system that is approximately 534 meters long and 41 meters deep, expected to be completed by early 2027. This crucial element will help stabilize the soil and water during tunnel excavation and will become part of the station's structural framework upon completion.

Pham Van Bach station is strategically located near Tan Son Nhat Airport and is the last underground station before the Metro Line 2 transitions to an elevated section at Tan Binh station. The station is designed with two underground levels, including ticketing areas, functional rooms, and passenger drop-off zones.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Board (MAUR), constructing the retaining wall requires high technical standards, demanding strict quality control of materials and safety measures.

Due to the construction site being located on the busy Truong Chinh street, the investor has organized barriers and traffic diversions to minimize disruptions for local residents.

Meanwhile, at the Le Thi Rieng station site on Cach Mang Thang Tam street, cranes and excavators are also in continuous operation. Workers are engaged in various tasks, including cutting, welding, and preparing rebar, as well as operating machinery and pumping groundwater to facilitate construction.

Phan Cong Bang, head of MAUR, stated that both Pham Van Bach and Le Thi Rieng stations are priority locations for installing Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) for the Metro Line 2 tunnel construction. As a result, these stations are being expedited, with a goal of basic completion by the third quarter of 2027 to facilitate equipment installation and operation.

As the project enters a phase of simultaneous construction, traffic on several routes, particularly Cach Mang Thang Tam street, may be affected. The investor will coordinate with relevant authorities to manage traffic flow and reduce congestion during each phase.

The Ben Thanh - Tham Luong metro line is one of eight metro lines in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming for completion by 2030, which will extend the total length of the urban railway network to 255 kilometers. After its groundbreaking in mid-January 2026, this line is the fastest progressing project among the metro initiatives currently being developed in the city.

The project has a total investment of over 55 trillion VND from the city’s budget. The nearly 11.27-kilometer line will include approximately 9.3 kilometers underground and around 2 kilometers elevated, featuring 10 underground stations, one elevated station, and one depot at Tham Luong.

The line will start at Ben Thanh station and end at the Tham Luong depot, passing through 14 districts, including Ben Thanh, Ban Co, Xuan Hoa, Hoa Hung, Vuon Lai, Nhieu Loc, Tan Hoa, Tan Son Nhat, Bay Hien, Tan Binh, Tan Son, Tay Thanh, Tan Son Nhi, and Dong Hung Thuan.

During the initial operational phase, Metro Line 2 will utilize three-car trains, with a maximum speed ranging from 80 to 110 km/h, capable of transporting approximately 14,400 passengers per hour in each direction. The line is set to become a major public transportation axis connecting downtown Ho Chi Minh City with the northwest gateway.