The Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport has proposed a project to establish a High-Speed Railway Research and Development Center in southern Dong Nai province.

The center is planned to span approximately 55 ha within a larger 300-ha area designated for educational development in  the province's Long Khanh city.

Phase 1 of the project is estimated to require

An investment capital required for the project's first phase is estimated at VND80 billion (approximately $3.13 million), with implementation scheduled from 2025 to 2030.

The project aims to develop a national key experimental center for high-speed railways, equipped with modern technical infrastructure that meets global technological standards.

The center will facilitate practical training, experimental production, and scientific research while supporting the training of human resources for high-speed railways, aviation engineering, and integrated logistics services.

"The project will play a crucial role in researching and training high-quality human resources in the three fields of high-speed railways, aviation engineering, and logistics services," stated the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

To support this initiative, the People's Committee has instructed the People's Committee of Long Khanh city to focus on developing, submitting for appraisal, and approving the planning proposal for the project by May 2025.