Ho Chi Minh City's Inter-District Travel Challenge: Is the Metro Network Enough?
Ho Chi Minh City faces a challenge in reducing travel time between its dispersed districts, even as its metro network expands. Current metro plans often route through the city center, potentially leading to long journeys between opposite ends. The article advocates for a circular high-speed rail line connecting these urban poles.
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