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.

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.

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 13, 2019 | 02:11 pm GMT+7

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 | 05:00 pm GMT+7

North-South high speed railway can cost $32 billion less: Ministry

Using different routes and speeds, two ministries have North-South high speed railway cost estimates that differ by a whopping $32 billion.

July 10, 2019 | 08:30 am GMT+7

Lawmakers urge greater investment in Mekong Delta transport

Legislators have called for greater transport connectivity between Mekong Delta provinces and localities like HCMC.

June 04, 2019 | 06:19 pm GMT+7

How Vietnam’s high speed railway will get on track

The proposed north-south high speed railway project is expected to be completed by 2045.

February 09, 2019 | 08:32 pm GMT+7

Vietnam should prioritize local factories for high-speed railway: senior official

The north-south high-speed railway should be seized as an opportunity for the country’s manufacturing sector and labor, a senior official says.

October 15, 2018 | 08:17 am GMT+7