Phu Quoc Light Rail Project Accelerates Towards Mid-2027 Trial Run Amid Geological and Weather Challenges
The Phu Quoc Light Rail (LRT) project, with a total investment of nearly VND 9,000 billion (approximately USD 350 million), is accelerating construction, aiming for a trial run in June 2027. Despite geological and weather challenges on Phu Quoc Island, the 17.5 km line will connect Phu Quoc International Airport to the APEC International Conference and Exhibition Center in the south, boosting tourism and international event preparedness.
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