Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh has signed Decision No 718/QD-BXD on the establishment of a Steering Committee under the Ministry of Construction to oversee the implementation of national railway projects.

Accordingly, the Steering Committee will be chaired by Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh. The Permanent Vice Chairman will be Deputy Minister Nguyen Danh Huy. Deputy Ministers Nguyen Van Sinh, Bui Xuan Dung, and Pham Minh Ha will serve as Vice Chairmen.

Additionally, the Steering Committee comprises 14 members, including directors-general of specialized departments and agencies under the Ministry of Construction; the director of the Railway Project Management Unit; and the General Director of Vietnam Railways Corporation.

According to the Decision, the Steering Committee is tasked with directing the research, development, and implementation of orientations, tasks, and solutions to address issues related to  national railway projects, ensuring their progress and quality.

It is understood that the two national railway projects, namely the North-South high-speed railway and the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway line  will be closely monitored by the Ministry of Construction's Steering Committee.