The Central Highland province of Dak Nong has proposed to a working delegation from the National Assembly (NA) the promotion of investment in a railway line connecting the Central Highlands region, according to a report from Radio the Voice of Vietnam.

The locality also called for the inclusion of the Dak Nong - Lam Dong - Binh Thuan railway line in the national planning to support socio-economic development.

On March 19, the NA's Committee for Science, Technology, and Environment conducted a survey in Dak Nong province to review the draft Law on Railways (amended).

During the meeting, Mr. Le Trong Yen, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, emphasized the province’s significant bauxite reserves.

He noted that numerous businesses have applied to invest in bauxite mining and processing, representing substantial registered capital. To unlock this potential, Dak Nong has proposed investments in a railway line connecting the Central Highlands region as a breakthrough solution.

Specifically, the locality recommended prioritizing the construction of the Dak Nong - Chon Thanh (Binh Phuoc) railway line, which would connect with the Trans-Asian Railway to Thi Vai Port. This railway would support the transportation of alumina, refined aluminum, and post-aluminum products.

The province also proposed studying the inclusion of the Dak Nong - Lam Dong - Binh Thuan railway line in the national railway plan. This line would facilitate the transport of agricultural products and other goods, contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.

In 2024, the NA approved the investment policy for the Gia Nghia (Dak Nong) - Chon Thanh (Binh Phuoc)  expressway project.