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Vietnam seeking to learn from China with high-speed rail plan

Vietnam seeking to learn from China with high-speed rail plan

Vietnam is seeking to learn from China to develop its first high-speed railway network, according to its government, with plans in the works for a rail line running the length of the country.
Government mulls all-passenger role for proposed high-speed rail

Government mulls all-passenger role for proposed high-speed rail

The Ministry of Transport wants the proposed 350 kph high-speed rail to be used for passenger transport, leaving the existing line to exclusively carry freight.
March 27, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
North-south high-speed railway to require 13,800 staff

North-south high-speed railway to require 13,800 staff

The proposed north-south high-speed railway project would require around 13,880 people to operate by its scheduled opening date of 2040, according to the Vietnam Railways Corporation.
February 5, 2024 | 07:24 pm PT
Experts divided on 250-kph transnational railroad

Experts divided on 250-kph transnational railroad

A 250-kilometer-per-hour railroad line that can transport both passengers and cargo is more desirable than passengers-only bullet trains, but will have higher technical requirements and cost more, experts said.
November 9, 2022 | 09:12 pm PT
Government mulls 250 kph transnational railway

Government mulls 250 kph transnational railway

The Ministries of Planning and Investment and Transport will study the possibility of building high-speed rail across Vietnam to transport both passengers and cargo.
November 6, 2022 | 06:15 pm PT
Vietnam considers $58.7 billion high-speed railway

Vietnam considers $58.7 billion high-speed railway

Vietnam is considering building a high-speed railway that runs along the country's length with a possible price tag of up to $58.7 billion, the government said on Sunday.
August 14, 2022 | 06:26 pm PT
North-South high-speed rail construction to begin in 2028

North-South high-speed rail construction to begin in 2028

The Ministry of Transport plans to begin construction of the high-speed North-South railroad, a key public transport project connecting Hanoi and HCMC, in 2028.
November 1, 2021 | 09:30 pm PT
Need for high-speed rail arguments continue unabated

Need for high-speed rail arguments continue unabated

More than 10 years after they were first proposed, high-speed railroad plans remain mired in concerns and disagreement over speeds and cost.
March 27, 2021 | 09:30 pm PT
Vietnam should forget about high speed railway until 2030

Vietnam should forget about high speed railway until 2030

An expensive high-speed railway is a nice dream, but let’s get real and build better roads between provinces first.
July 24, 2019 | 10:00 pm PT
Transport Ministry presents two high-speed railway options

Transport Ministry presents two high-speed railway options

The Ministry of Transport has proposed two options for the North-South high-speed railway with differences in speed and price tags.
July 16, 2019 | 05:59 pm PT
A 350 kph train is fast, but where will it get Vietnam?

A 350 kph train is fast, but where will it get Vietnam?

With the trans-Vietnam high-speed rail route back in the limelight, a senior expert suggests a lower-speed train that can carry both cargo and passengers.
July 13, 2019 | 07:21 pm PT
PM sets up appraisal council for high-speed railway project

PM sets up appraisal council for high-speed railway project

An appraisal council with representatives of several ministries and provinces will study afresh the controversial North-South high-speed railway.
July 12, 2019 | 11:11 pm PT
Cutting high-speed rail cost by half impossible, says consultancy

Cutting high-speed rail cost by half impossible, says consultancy

The cost of Vietnam’s first high-speed railroad cannot be cut by half even if its speed is reduced, a consultancy consortium says.
July 10, 2019 | 02:00 am PT
 
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