The light rail line in Phu Quoc will become a key element of Vietnam’s transport infrastructure, connecting the island’s international airport with the new APEC conference center by the start of the forum scheduled for November 2027.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Light rail line in Phu Quoc to open by start of APEC 2027 forum
Photo: Tạp Chí Doanh Nghiệp Và Kinh Tế Xanh

Light rail line in Phu Quoc to strengthen Vietnam’s transport network

Authorities in An Giang Province have approved the $366 million project. The 17.7 km line will provide fast and comfortable connections between Phu Quoc’s tourist and business districts. The route will include a 2 km underground section through the city center and a 1.3 km elevated segment.

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Trains more than 34 meters long will reach speeds of up to 100 km/h, cutting travel time between the airport and the APEC conference center to just a few minutes and easing pressure on local roads.

Construction is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and finish by the start of the APEC 2027 forum. The project will follow a public-private partnership model: the government will finance up to 70 percent, while private investor Phu Quoc Sun Co., Ltd., part of Sun Group, will contribute the rest. The concession period will last 40 years after the line enters service.

Light rail line and Sun Group’s transport strategy

Sun Group is actively expanding Vietnam’s tourism and transport infrastructure. The company recently proposed adding a 100-kilometer light rail line along the Saigon River to Tay Ninh City as part of Ho Chi Minh City’s new master plan. These initiatives reflect Sun Group’s long-term goal of integrating modern transit solutions into major urban centers.

Light rail projects are becoming a cornerstone of Vietnam’s sustainable mobility strategy. In Hanoi, the first 13-kilometer line is already operating, using CRRC trains that can carry up to 960 passengers. The Ministry of Transport plans to build 10 similar lines totaling 417 kilometers by 2030.

Investments in light rail help Vietnam reduce emissions, boost tourism, and improve urban livability. Therefore, the Phu Quoc project is not only part of preparations for the APEC forum but also a significant step toward modernizing the country’s infrastructure.

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What is the light rail line in Phu Quoc?

It’s a 17.7 km route connecting the island’s airport with the APEC conference center, scheduled to open by the start of the forum in November 2027.

When will construction of the light rail line begin?

Work will start in the fourth quarter of 2025 and finish by the beginning of the APEC 2027 forum.

Who is investing in the light rail line project?

The main investor is Phu Quoc Sun Co., Ltd., part of Sun Group, with the government covering up to 70 percent of the funding.

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