Provincial People's Committee leaders received Tokyu Group

(BDO) On the afternoon of June 17, Mr. Bui Minh Tri, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, received and worked with Tokyu Group (Japan) led by Mr. Hirohisa Fujiwara, Standing Member of the Board of Directors, Director of International Business of Tokyu Group, on the progress of research on the LRT urban railway line in Binh Duong province. Also receiving and working with the delegation were representatives of leaders of a number of departments, branches and sectors of the province.

Mr. Bui Minh Tri (right) received Mr. Hirohisa Fujiwara

At the meeting, Mr. Hirohisa Fujiwara thanked the support of Binh Duong province's departments and branches in the past time in the cooperation of Becamex Tokyu in the pre-feasibility study for the LRT light rail development project in Thu Dau Mot City. According to the proposed study of Tokyu Group, LRT is an important part of the Metro (MRT) planning, LRT can play the role of MRT branch lines. Along with the advantages of the LRT model such as fast construction time and low construction cost, it is necessary to prioritize investment in the construction of the LRT line in the inner city of Binh Duong New City.

Overview of the meeting and working session with Tokyu Corporation on the feasibility study of the LRT light rail line

When studying the LRT route planning, calculating the synchronous TOD development is also important. The LRT route will contribute to improving the connectivity and attractiveness of the entire Binh Duong New City urban area, while enhancing the connectivity of residential areas, schools, workplaces, commercial centers, and high compatibility with large-scale urban development...

Mr. Bui Minh Tri presented a souvenir to Mr. Hirohisa Fujiwara

The delegation took souvenir photos with leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and departments and branches.

Speaking at the meeting, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Minh Tri highly appreciated the cooperation between the Japanese Tokyu Group and the Becamex Tokyu joint venture, affirming that the LRT urban railway in Binh Duong province is an important project, contributing to promoting the development of public transport, connecting TOD urban infrastructure, contributing to expanding the development space between Binh Duong new city and satellite cities. The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee hopes that, based on the ongoing research, Tokyu Group will continue to support further research, in line with the new orientation of Binh Duong, especially after the merger with Ho Chi Minh City, in order to have the most effective investment plan...

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