Hanoi Metro: Underground Sections Capped at $120 Million Per Kilometer
Hanoi's People's Council has approved special mechanisms and policies for the construction of five urban railway (metro) lines. The average construction cost for underground sections will be capped at $120 million per kilometer, with strategic contractors to be selected via turnkey contracts. This move aims to manage costs and enhance efficiency in infrastructure development.
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