Construction of the North–South high-speed railway project - the first high-speed railway in Vietnam - is expected to kick off by the end of 2026, as instructed by the Minister of Construction.
The timeline was outlined in a conclusion notice issued by Construction Minister Tran Hong Minh following a recent review meeting on the North–South high-speed railway and Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway projects.
He asked relevant agencies to urgently complete reports on special policy mechanisms, investment models and investor selection criteria, and work with project owners to develop a detailed implementation timeline to ensure construction begins as planned, including the early application of special mechanisms to select consultants for the feasibility study.
He noted that land clearance was the decisive factor for meeting the construction schedule, calling for the full handover of the route’s centreline, boundary markers and land acquisition scope to local authorities once legal requirements are met.
The projected double-track railway is planned to span approximately 1,541 km from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, with a design speed of 350 km/h and an axle load of 22.5 tons.
The project will include 23 passenger stations and 5 freight stations, along with investment in vehicles and equipment for passenger transport.
It requires an estimated investment capital of some $58.71 billion.
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