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Proposal on establishing railway joint venture considered

Proposal on establishing railway joint venture considered

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has sent a written document requesting the Ministry of Transport to report to the Prime Minister its proposal on establishing a joint venture to develop the railway industry.
Specific policies proposed for North-South high-speed railway project

Specific policies proposed for North-South high-speed railway project

The project is expected to be 1,541km long, with a design speed of 350km per hour. The construction is due to start in 2027 and completed by 2035.
North-South high-speed railway should employ public-private partnerships

North-South high-speed railway should employ public-private partnerships

The government should focus on building infrastructure, while the private sector equips it with supporting facilities, from which they can generate profits to recover their investments, say experts.
Hà Nội and Sài Gòn Railway transport companies set to merge this year

Hà Nội and Sài Gòn Railway transport companies set to merge this year

The newly approved plan for managing and exploiting State-owned railway infrastructure is key to enhancing and boosting the performance of the Việt Nam Railway Corporation (VNR).
Railway development a priority for the next 25 years

Railway development a priority for the next 25 years

The Ministry of Transport said priority will be given to developing the railway to promote its advantages in transporting large volumes, its speed, safety, convenience, cost and for how it protects the environment.
Ticket to ride

[Videos] Ticket to ride

The latest section of Hà Nội’s urban railway has opened. It runs from Nhổn to Cầu Giấy and will eventually connect to Hà Nội Station through the underground. Passengers who took the first trips were delighted to experience the journey.
Railway launches cargo transport platform

Railway launches cargo transport platform

Việt Nam Railway will launch a cargo transport online platform, aiming to favourable conditions for customers to railway transportation services.
Ninh Bình, railway sector team up to develop tourism

Ninh Bình, railway sector team up to develop tourism

Ninh Bình welcomed more than 6.28 million tourist arrivals during the first half of this year, including over 500,000 foreigners, up 38 per cent year on year.
Rail transport gains two-digit growth

Rail transport gains two-digit growth

In the first six months of the year, Vietnam Railway Corporation''s total revenue rose by 10 per cent year-on-year to more than VNĐ4.5 trillion, including VNĐ3 trillion from the parent company, up by 11.2 per cent.
Merger of two railways to be completed by the end of this year

Merger of two railways to be completed by the end of this year

The merger of Hà Nội and Sài Gòn railway companies into Railway Transport JSC with over VNĐ1.3 trillion (US$51.2 million) in capital will be completed by year-end.
Railway infrastructure projects expect to lure private investors

Railway infrastructure projects expect to lure private investors

The CT Group recently proposed that the Prime Minister approve investment of US$9.98 billion to build a high-speed railway linking HCM City and the Mekong Delta’s Cần Thơ City.
Airlines and railways boost seat capacity amid rising travel demand during Tết

Airlines and railways boost seat capacity amid rising travel demand during Tết

The Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, is set to add 66,200 seats on 310 domestic flights from January 25 to February 24, covering the festival period.
Railway sector continues to face challenges

Railway sector continues to face challenges

CMSC has just submitted a report to Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái on approving the project to restructure Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) by 2025.
Việt Nam-Laos joint venture allowed to develop railway project

Việt Nam-Laos joint venture allowed to develop railway project

The Ministry of Transport accepted a joint venture’s proposal on developing Vũng Áng – Tân Ấp – Mụ Giạ railway project under the form of Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
Rail transport market share shrinking

Rail transport market share shrinking

The VNR transported more than 1.7 million passengers and 1 million tonnes of goods in the first eight months of this year.