Steering committee established to oversee national railway projects
The Steering committee is led by Minister of Construction.
Around $67.34 billion needed to construct the North-South high-speed railway system
The projected 1,541-km high-speed railway will be a double -track line, with a designed speed of about 350 km per hour.
High-speed railway to be submitted to the NA for consideration
Total investment capital estimated at some $58.71 billion.
Government members agree with investment policy for express North-South railway
The 1,541-km railway to run across 20 provinces and cities.
North-South high-speed railway project to be submitted to government in March
Project proposed to be expanded from HCMC to the Mekong Delta’s Can Tho city.
Transport ministry working to secure approval of high-speed North-South railway in 2024
Total investment capital in major infrastructure project estimated at some $58.71 billion.
Special mechanisms sought for high-speed railway
Total investment in north-south rail link estimated at $58.7 billion.
Third scenario for North-South express railway selected
The high-speed railway link will have a maximum speed of 350 kph.
Politburo to mull North-South high-speed railway
The Politburo will discuss the North-South high-speed railway project in September, in which priority will be given to construction beginning on two sections - Hanoi to Vinh and Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City - with total investment of nearly $25 billion. The Ministry of Transport will seek National Assembly approval of the key national project before 2027.