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Challenges ahead of the newly appointed Transport Minister

New transport projects have kicked off, while many undergoing projects are being implemented slowly. These are problems Minister Nguyen Van Thang will need to solve.

High-speed railway between HCM City and Can Tho to boost inter-regional development

Early construction of a high-speed railway between HCM City and Can Tho is expected to spur inter-regional development.

VND2.2 trillion project proposed to improve railway connections with China

The Vietnam Railway Project Management Board has submitted a project with total investment of US$95.88 million to improve railway connections between Vietnam's Lao Cai Station and China's North Hekou Station.

Railway maintenance work delayed as Ministry has yet to decide on capital allocation

The money for railway maintenance is available, but remains inaccessible to maintenance units because no final decision has been made on whom to allocate capital - the Vietnam Railway Authority (VRA) or Vietnam Railways (VNR).

Nearly 1,000 Chinese workers to come to Vietnam this month

The Chinese workers will be quarantined for 14 days as required by Vietnam's Ministry of Health.

Bids invited for upgrade of dilapidated bridges along North – South railway

The Ministry of Transport’s Railway Project Management Board has invited bids for the upgrade of six dilapidated bridges along the North – South railway in central Da Nang city and Quang Nam province.

Quiet trains during COVID-19 pandemic

The North-South trains are currently the most optimal means for many passengers when they need to travel in the context of coaches and taxis are not operating and the aircraft is operating only in limited time slot.

VN rail sector finding way back on track

Despite strong efforts, state-owned Vietnam Railways may face a downturn this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and challenges from legal barriers. 

Railway companies temporarily suspend train routes

The Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has temporarily suspended the operation of several routes due to a shortage of passengers as of Monday.

Fourteen urgent transport projects to be implemented in 2020

The transport sector will strive to complete 10 road projects and commence four railway upgrade projects in 2020 which have been approved by the National Assembly Standing Committee (NAST). 

 

Crystallising investment rules for infrastructure developers

Vietnam is now a magnet for overseas financiers wishing to implement infrastructure initiatives before transferring them to the state. 

Railway projects proceed slowly, Transport Ministry goes ahead with new projects

Urban railway projects have been proceeding slowly and investment capital has become many times higher than initially estimated.

Hanoi-Nhon elevated railway to be completed by 2022

The Hanoi station-Nhon elevated railway project will be completed by 2022 after trains are brought to Vietnam in July 2020.

A ROK – DPRK – China - Vietnam railway route?

VietNamNet Bridge - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DRPK) President Kim Jong-un took a train to Vietnam to attend the US-DPRK Summit in Hanoi on February 27-28. 

Tens of billions of dollars needed to build north-south highway

VietNamNet Bridge - The north-south highway would have a total length of 2,100 kilometers, running across 32 provinces and cities, and would be built in three phases.

Railway forgotten in the last four decades of development

Outdated technology, monopolies and lack of competitiveness: they all describe Vietnam’s railway system.

Railway breakdowns prompt investigation

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has asked concerned organisations to investigate two consecutive breakdowns in which a train was derailed twice at Yen Vien Railway Station 

Railway sector strives to compete with airlines

VietNamNet Bridge - With a small transport market share, the railway sector does not have money to upgrade infrastructure, locomotives and wagons. With poor infrastructure and facilities, it cannot attract many passengers.

The northern key economic region - 20 years of review

Established in 1997, the northern key economic region, which includes seven northern provinces, enjoys geographical and development advantages.

Railway investment lags far behind road expenditures

VietNamNet Bridge - The modest investment in railways in the last 100 years, as well as high management costs and ticket prices have pushed the railway sector into an impasse.