Government approves adjusted national railway network plan
For international connectivity, the plan introduces a rail link to China and a link to Cambodia.
PM directs acceleration of Vietnam–China railway projects
They including the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong, Dong Dang–Hanoi, and Mong Cai–Ha Long–Hai Phong rail projects.
Agreements on railway and road transport cooperation between Vietnam and China signed
Seven bilateral cooperation documents signed within the framework of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping's State visit to Vietnam from April 14-15.
Towards autonomous railway industry
Vietnam has a vision of, by 2050, building a modern railway network and taking full control of all related technologies, from manufacturing rails and switches to self-sufficiency in electrification.
Projected Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway requires a total investment capital of $7.6 billion
Foreign contractors selected through bidding are required to priorities using products, goods, and services that can be produced or supplied domestically.
Coastal railway connecting northern localities proposed for development after 2030
The 101-km railway to connect Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Hai Phong .
Railway connecting Vietnam, China to be submitted to the NA for approval
The Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project having estimated investment capital of VND195 trillion ($7.67 billion).
Appraisal council set up for railway linking Vietnam and China
The 447 km line to run between 10 northern localities in Vietnam and China’s Yunnan province.
Transport ministry urged to start construction of railway connecting with China next year
The projected railway, more than 417 km long, will need an investment capital estimated at around $11 billion.
Task force established to accelerate railway projects connecting with China and Laos
Priority given to Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project, scheduled to start in 2025.
Tourism and railway sectors sign cooperation deal
The agreement expected to improve services and experience for tourists.
Railway sector's 1H revenue tops $177 mln
The sector taking many solutions to improve passenger and freight transportation.
Largest railway station in southern region to receive upgrade
Station in Binh Duong province to be capable of handling 3.5 million tons of cargo annually after work is completed.
Phu Yen to build railway link with central highlands
169-km railway line to connect south-central province and highland localities.
Upgrades to railway stations proposed to boost cargo transport
Investment of $18.5 million proposed to upgrade two stations in Vietnam’s south and north.
Binh Duong railway station to become international intermodal terminal
Key station in southern province handled 1.6 million tons of cargo in 2022.
Rail sector leads sector in passenger transport
3.1 million passengers take a train in first half.
$10.2bln needed for rail infrastructure by 2030
A North - South high-speed railway among plans to 2050.
First freight rail route between Vietnam & Kazakhstan opens
New route halves travel time between Vietnam and Central Asian country.
Railway sector revenue up 14%
4.52 million passengers and 5.7 million tons of cargo transported by rail last year.