Hanoi calls for investment on 10 metro linesHanoi’s authorities have submitted a plan to the prime minister calling for USD40bn in ODA investment and proposals on how to implement 10 metro projects. illustrative imageIn accordance with the city transportation planning to 2030 with a view to 2050, Hanoi will have 10 metro lines that are 417.8km long and include both underground and elevated sections. The remaining Nam Thang Long-Tran Hung Dao and Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station lines are invested in by the Hanoi authorities and are under construction. Both urban railway projects need USD2.34bn and have attracted the interest of the Japanese government, ADB Bank and several investors. Hanoi People's Committee wants to have the authority to select investors for metro lines 2, 3 and 5.