Path to modern north-south hi-speed railway construction outlined
February 20, 2024 | 08:00
The building of the north-south hi-speed rail line must ensure modern, cohesive, and sustainable elements in line with the Politburo’s guideline as outlined in Conclusion No. 49-KL/TW, permanent Government members made the conclusion in a document issued by the Government Office on February 19.
Laos, Thailand talk building of railway bridge over Mekong River
November 01, 2023 | 16:35
The foreign ministers of Laos and Thailand have begun talks on the construction of a railway bridge over the Mekong River to connect Laos’s Vientiane capital and Thailand's northeast province of Nong Khai.
17 billion USD needed to build railway connecting to seaports
July 17, 2023 | 17:29
As much as 17 billion USD is needed to build two railway routes connecting to seaports, namely Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong and Bien Hoa-Vung Tau, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT).
Railway network plans revealed
April 19, 2023 | 17:05
A total of 16,377ha of land will be used for railway projects in the period through 2030, an increase of 5,644ha compared to today.
Railway overhaul front and centre for national corporation
April 11, 2023 | 08:00
A change of focus from Vietnam Railway Corporation is paving the way for companies to increase export of goods by rail, but its business activities are still in dire need of rejuvenation.
National railway investment requiring foreign push
March 14, 2023 | 14:00
Foreign investors are being urged to explore funding railway lines linking seaports as part of the country’s railway development plan – despite high costs, few successful projects, and a lengthy period to see returns.
Long-delayed Nhon-Hanoi Station railway to begin testing
November 25, 2022 | 17:47
The long-delayed Nhon-Hanoi Station urban railway will start to test operations on December 5 under limited conditions. The test is planned to span six weeks.
Raft of options still to pore over for high-speed railway
November 04, 2022 | 11:00
Choices on innovative solutions, railway speed, and capital mobilisation for the North-South high-speed railway project must better accommodate Vietnam’s circumstances.
Second chance here for high-speed rail
September 09, 2022 | 11:29
The Politburo will decide on the development of a North-South high-speed railway in September, which was previously turned down by the National Assembly in 2010.
International contractors given opportunity to join $3.9 billion railway
August 22, 2022 | 16:29
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has asked the Ministry of Transport to work with cities and provinces on the construction of two railway routes.
51.3 million USD invested in Vinh – Nha Trang railway renovation, upgrade project
August 09, 2022 | 21:55
The Ministry of Transport has approved the Vinh-Nha Trang railway renovation and upgrade project under the North-South railway with a total investment of over 1.2 trillion VND (51.3 million USD) from 2022 to 2025.
Growing foreign interest in Vietnam Railways
July 15, 2022 | 19:14
More international businesses are seeking opportunities in Vietnam’s railway industry, bringing high hopes for its new improvements ahead.
Vietnam Railways sees recovery in first half of 2022
July 06, 2022 | 18:37
Vietnam’s railway industry saw growth in revenue and cargo transport in the first half of 2022, heralding a recovery ahead.
Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho High-speed Railway to boost development
June 07, 2022 | 19:00
CT Group – with its desire to invest in traffic infrastructure and particularly a high-speed train to the Mekong Delta – shared information about this project at the Workshop on Clearing Highways and Promoting the Advantages of the Mekong Delta on May 31.
Nippon Koei seeks business opportunities with Vietnam Railways
June 03, 2022 | 16:59
A business group led by Hirofumi Mori, chief representative of Nippon Koei in Vietnam, on May 30 worked with state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR) on the possibility of joining in railway projects.
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