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According to the operator, the line’s 14 stations would not open until 10am but, many gathered at the entrances to Ben Thanh Station from the early morning to wait for the launch of the service. |
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Ben Thanh Station is crowded with people looking to experience the city’s first metro service. |
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People queue at the ticket gates. |
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People can ride the line for free for the first 30 days after its opening. |
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Young girls pose for photos inside a metro station. |
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The metro trains are packed with people on the first day of opening. |
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A kid looks outside the metro train window. |
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The family of Nguyen Vuong from Tan Binh District shares their excitement over their first metro ride. |
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Women in ao dai pose for photos at Van Thanh Station. |
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Trains run every 5-10 minutes, with around 200 journeys per day. |
