Vietnam is planning high-speed rail connections with China
Vietnam aims to start building two high-speed railway lines linking its capital Hanoi with China before 2030, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said, another sign of a recent warming of ties between the two Communist-ruled neighbors.
Urban railway may replace Hanoi’s rapid bus plans
An urban railway line could replace Hanoi’s Kim Ma-Yen Nghia BRT (bus rapid transit) line due to infrastructural limitations, the municipal People’s Committee said.
HCMC’s metro latest plan : 7 trains to enter operation in July
The company that will operate HCMC’s metro line No.1 said in its newest plan that seven out of 17 trains on the line will enter service this July instead of waiting until the fourth quarter.
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.
Siemens offers locomotives for Vietnam’s highspeed railway
Siemens has expressed interest in Vietnam’s North-South highspeed railway and offered to provide vehicles for the project.
Vietnam Railways posts profits after 3 years of losses
State-owned Vietnam Railways reported profits of VND94.8 billion (US$3.89 million) for 2023 as it returned to the black after three years of losses.
China Railway plans to test Vietnam’s foreign policy equilibrium
The Kunming-Haiphong railway runs directly through Vietnam’s most significant deposits of rare earth minerals.
Vietnam to start building of two sections of north-south high speed railway before 2030
The Ministry of Transport will complete the North-South high speed railway project’s pre-feasibility study report and strive to start construction of two priority sections before 2030.
Japan signs another $288M loan for HCMC metro line
Vietnam and Japan signed the fourth loan agreement for Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No.1 project, worth more than JPY41 billion (US$288.48 million), on Saturday.
Without policy changes, 200 km of metro will take 100 years
HCMC could take 100 years to complete the 200 km of metro routes it plans if policies are not changed, its chairman Phan Van Mai said.
NA committee questions sluggish progress on metro projects
The National Assembly’s Economic Committee said the deployment and investment for metro lines in Hanoi and HCMC have been very slow, and requested parties to clarify the projects’ progress and expected completion.
Laos-Vietnam Railway project officially approved ; new route to elevate trade and tourism between two countries
A new railway project between Laos and Vietnam is ready to kick off. The train will establish a direct link between the countries and aim to become a primary source of economic and infrastructure development in the region.
Chinese firm wants to invest in north-south high-speed railway
China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. (CCCC) has announced that it wants to invest in several major infrastructure projects in Vietnam, including the north-south high-speed railway.
Hanoi first metro line turns profitable
The Hanoi Railway Company, operator of the capital’s Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line, Vietnam’s first, reported profits of VND8.5 billion (US$360,000) for the first half of this year.
First HCMC metro line to open in July 2024
Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line is expected to open in July next year, according to a revision of the project’s plans, which have already been delayed three years.
Slow site clearance raises costs of Ho Chi Minh City’s 2nd metro line
The site clearance work for the second metro line project in Ho Chi Minh City is being conducted at a snail’s pace, resulting in an increase by VND68 billion (US$2.8 million) in costs per year, according to the Ho Chi…
Hanoi wants tourists to stop visiting one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions
For nearly a year now, authorities in Hanoi have been trying to shut down “Train Street,” one of the city’s most famous unofficial attractions, where trains buzz by mere feet away from where people regularly sip coffee or beer in…
Da Lat- Thap Cham railway’s restoration to be completed by 2030
The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has targeted to complete the restoration of the Da Lat –Thap Cham railway and put it into operation by 2030.
HCMC to build satellite towns near metro, ring road
HCMC will review land planning along its metro line No.1 and Ring Road No.3 to develop satellite towns.
How Vietnam’s infrastructure incapacity undermines its geoeconomic ambitions
The lack of progress on the 555-kilometer railway linking Vung Ang to the Lao capital Vientiane contrasts starkly with the recently completed Kunming-Vientiane line.
HCMC considers new metro lines, more connectivity
HCMC is considering adding three more metro lines to connect Tan Son Nhat airport and the Can Gio urban area to the national railway system.
PM Chinh wants high-speed railway connecting Vietnam-China
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wants to look into the possibility of developing a standard, high-speed railway that connects Vietnam and China.
HCMC metro station lacks emergency exits before opening
Ben Thanh Station, the central station of HCMC’s nearly-completed first metro line, still lacks emergency exits due to the delayed construction of a connected skyscraper.
HCMC to offer one-month free travel on first metro line
The HCMC Urban Railway Management Board has proposed free travel for all passengers on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro (Line No.1) during its first month of operation.
Ho Chi Minh City contemplates new security company following second metro car vandalism
Relevant units are considering hiring a new security company to safeguard railcars of Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 1 after vandalism smeared the cars again.
HCMC park gets land back from metro
An area in September 23rd Park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has been cleared from the metro line construction site after seven years.