The Ministry of Construction has issued a document responding to feedback from voters in northern Quang Ninh province regarding the investment in the Haiphong - Ha Long - Mong Cai railway line, connecting with Dongxing (China), according to a report from the Government News.

The Quang Ninh voters stated that this is a strategic transport route, contributing to boosting cross-border economic cooperation, while also creating favorable, stable, and sustainable conditions for the export of agricultural, forestry, and seafood products from Vietnam to China through the northern province.

According to the Ministry of Construction, in the Master Plan for Vietnam's Railway Network for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, the Haiphong - Ha Long - Mong Cai railway line will be approximately 187 km long, starting from Nam Dinh Vu station (Haiphong) and ending in Mong Cai (Quảng Ninh). The line is projected to use a 1,435 mm standard gauge, be electrified, and has an investment timeline set for after 2030.

Currently, along the Haiphong - Ha Long - Mong Cai corridor, there are two main modes of transport: waterway (domestic and coastal), which is dominant due to low costs, and road transport, with the recently opened Ha Long - Mong Cai expressway. 

As stated in the master plan, this corridor will feature all three modes of transport: sea, road, and rail. Among these, waterway transport will continue to be prioritized for freight, while passenger transport will primarily use roads. The railway line will be invested in when the demand for international intermodal transport significantly increases.

To prepare for the project, the ministry has assigned the Vietnam Railway Authority to coordinate with the Chinese side to develop a detailed plan for the route.