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Ho Chi Minh City metro service disrupted by power outage Saturday
A power failure forced the suspension of Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line for nearly an hour on Saturday morning, affecting multiple trains and requiring passengers to exit at stations.
LSN Vietnam ·
Ho Chi Minh City's metro system experienced a significant disruption Saturday when a power outage halted service on the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien line for 53 minutes during the morning rush period. The electrical failure impacted 14 trains operating on the line at the time of the incident, according to transit authorities.
Passengers aboard the affected trains were required to disembark at stations along the route as service remained suspended. The outage occurred during a peak commuting period, potentially affecting thousands of daily metro users who depend on the line for transportation across the city.
The Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line is one of Ho Chi Minh City's key transit corridors, connecting central districts to outer areas. The cause of the power failure has not been disclosed. Transit officials did not provide immediate statements regarding measures to prevent similar incidents or compensation for affected passengers.
Service was restored after approximately one hour, allowing normal operations to resume. The incident underscores ongoing challenges with infrastructure reliability as Ho Chi Minh City continues expanding its public transportation network.