Construction of the 13.1 km (8.1 mi) line started in October 2011 and was initially scheduled to be completed by 2016.

[4] The completion has been delayed due to several hurdles including finalizing funding from the government of China.

Most of the funding for the project is financed by preferential loans from the Export Import Bank of China.

All stations have curvy roofs, suitable for the hot, humid and rainy climate of Vietnam and consistent with Southeast Asian architecture.

The track has a 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge, and is on-stream welded to ensure high speed, noise protection, vibration and anti-derailment.

The depot is located in Phu Luong, Ha Dong District with an area of 19.6 hectares (48 acres).