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Inner railway station removal project set to begin

The central city of Đà Nẵng has allocated total funds of more than VNĐ9 trillion to move the station from downtown, building new stations for passengers and freight within a new transport system.

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Domestic firms seize opportunities to join North-South high-speed railway project
A seminar to discuss opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese businesses in joining the North-South high-speed railway project was held in Hanoi on November 19, attracting the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Transport and businesses.
Beach hub calls investment on urban railway system
The central city of Đà Nẵng has called for investment on an urban railway route connecting the Đà Nẵng International Airport and tourism beach of Mỹ Khê on 14.9km in the Master Plan 2021-30, vision 2050.

Specific policies proposed for North-South high-speed railway project
The Government has recently submitted to the National Assembly a proposal, with many specific policies, for investment in the North-South high-speed railway project.
VRA proposes over $7.2b for Lào Cai-Hà Nội-Hải Phòng-Quảng Ninh Railway project
The project aims to meet the growing demand for rail and to maximise the line’s capacity.
Second tunnel of Khe Nét railway renovation project cleared
The railway renovation project in the Khe Nét pass area, part of the Hà Nội-HCM City railway line, began in April 2024, has tunnel with length of 580m and tunnel No. 2 with length of 355m.
Hà Nội-Lào Cai passenger trains resume operations
The trains, popular with visitors, will run at slower speeds due to safety reasons.

Shortest possible route selected for North-South high-speed railway
The route also meets technical requirements for a maximum gradient and curve radius that will ensure a smooth ride for passengers.
New $7-billion railway line to boost transport capacity across ten provinces in northern region
The line, which will cross ten provinces, will extend approximately 427km, beginning at Lào Cai station, where it connects with the Chinese railway and end at Hạ Long station, part of the Kép-Hạ Long line.
HCM City proposes retaining surplus budget for urban railway development
HCM City has proposed to retain all surplus budget revenue from 2026 to 2030 to fund urban railway projects.
48km railway proposed to connect HCM City with Long Thành airport
A 48-km railway line linking HCM City to the under-construction Long Thành airport in neighbouring Đồng Nai Province will be built between 2026 and 2029, costing VNĐ84.7 trillion (US$3.42 billion).
Vietnam wants to learn from China’s railway construction experience: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received leaders of the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and the China Railway 16th Bureau Group Co., Ltd. (CRCC16) in Hanoi on October 11.
Prioritising resources for the North-South high speed railway : Party
The high speed line is a crucial accelerator for the national economy, said Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà.
Vietnam plans to invest in over-1,500km North-South high-speed railway
The Politburo has recently agreed to seek opinions of the Party Central Committee regarding the investment policy for a North-South high-speed railway before the Government submits it to the National Assembly at its 8th session.
Da Lat Railway Station offers fee tickets to over 80s
Minibuses, electric vehicles to ease traffic around Saigon Railway Station
HCM City has approved a Ministry of Transport proposal to operate minibuses to Saigon Railway Station in District 3 to gradually reduce private vehicles and ease traffic on the congested streets around it.
Hà Nội's urban railway line 2 project to be completed by 2031
The reason for adjusting the timings is that the process of reviewing, examining and appraising the project adjustment has lasted from 2012 until now and has not been completed, so the construction and equipment packages of the project have not been actioned.
Hà Nội's urban railway line 2 project to be completed by 2031 instead of 2015
The reason for adjusting the timings is that the process of reviewing, examining and appraising the project adjustment has lasted from 2012 until now and has not been completed, so the construction and equipment packages of the project have not been actioned.
Proposal for VNĐ700 billion spend to solve railway bottlenecks
The Việt Nam Railway Administration has proposed spending hundreds of billions of dong from 2026-2031 to resolve railway bottlenecks, ensuring traffic safety and facilitating transportation.
Positive signs for implementing North-South high-speed railway project
After several rounds of feedback from ministries, sectors, and experts, the Ministry of Transport is finalising the proposal for the construction of the North-South high-speed railway, as the funding plan for the project has shown positive signs, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Danh Huy has said.
Nhổn-Hà Nội station urban railway line carries 34,184 passengers on first day of operation
This figure surpasses the record set by the Cát Linh – Hà Đông railway line, the first one to be operational in Hà Nội and in the country, which saw 25,680 passengers on the opening day.
Nhổn – Hà Nội Railway Station urban railway line’s commercial operations officially launched
The elevated segment, extending from Nhổn area to Cầu Giấy District, consists of eight stations: Nhổn (S1); Minh Khai (S2); Phú Diễn (S3); Cầu Diễn (S4); Lê Đức Thọ (S5); Đại Học Quốc Gia (S6); Chùa Hà (S7) and Cầu Giấy (S8).

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