Ho Chi Minh City has begun preparations for the implementation of the first phase of Metro Line No. 6, with plans to allocate over VND 26.3 trillion ($1 billion) for compensation, support, and resettlement of residents.
On September 16, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Agriculture and Environment requested feedback from relevant agencies, local authorities, and infrastructure units on the feasibility study for the site clearance project.
The first phase of Metro Line No. 6 is set to connect Tan Son Nhat International Airport with the Phu Huu area. The length of this section will be 22.85 km. The line will pass through 15 urban districts, and approximately 953,105 m² of land will be subject to acquisition.
According to preliminary estimates, the project will affect 2,501 cases involving compensation or support. About 2,256 properties will require complete site clearance, so an equivalent number of housing units are planned to be prepared for resettlement.
The cost of the first phase of Metro Line No. 6 is estimated at VND 86.53 trillion—nearly $3.33 billion. Specifically, VND 26.33 trillion, or over $1 billion, is earmarked for compensation, support, and resettlement.
The project is classified as a Group A investment project. Site clearance work is expected to be funded from the Ho Chi Minh City budget and implemented in 2026–2027. The Ho Chi Minh City Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR) will act as the project investor.
Meanwhile, Metro Line No. 6 is envisioned as a larger-scale system, with a total planned length of 53.8 km. The first phase will serve as the section between Tan Son Nhat and Phu Huu.
Site preparation is one of the key milestones prior to the construction of the line itself. For Ho Chi Minh City, the development of the metro is particularly crucial against the backdrop of urban expansion and growing traffic flows. The new line is expected to pass through districts connecting the airport to the eastern part of the city.
Previously, the city outlined the development of public transport and railway infrastructure as one of its long-term development directions. In the coming years, Ho Chi Minh City plans to simultaneously implement several major transport projects designed to transform commuting patterns within the metropolis.