Vietnam and China have signed a technical cooperation agreement on planning two standard-gauge railways Hanoi – Dong Dang and Hai Phong – Ha Long – Mong Cai, marking progress in bilateral railway connectivity.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions in Moscow on March 25 with leaders of AFK Sistema, Russia’s largest private conglomerate, and Russian Railways (RZD), as part of his official visit to Russia.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session on March 23 in Paris with Diego Diaz, President of SNCF International under the French National Railway Company (SNCF), to discuss cooperation opportunities in the railway sector, particularly the development of high-speed rail in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Railway connectivity between Vietnam and China should serve as a strategic breakthrough in bilateral economic cooperation, helping unlock new growth drivers and enhance regional integration, Party General Secretary To Lam has said.

VOV.VN - The North–South railway line through the Hai Van Pass, the only railway artery connecting northern and southern Vietnam, has resumed operations after a two-day suspension caused by a rockfall that damaged the track.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 5 chaired the 24th meeting of the State Steering Committee for national key transport projects, calling for stronger efforts to accelerate the development of major infrastructure works across the country.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for institutional reforms, technology transfer and stronger domestic capacity to develop a unified and self-reliant railway industry and to support long-term economic growth.

During the nine-day Lunar New Year break, the rail sector operated more than 1,800 train services, ensuring safety and meeting high travel demand.

Over the nine days of Tet, Hanoi’s two urban railway lines, Cat Linh–Ha Dong Line 2A and Nhon–Hanoi Railway Station Line 3.1, handled over 243,000 passenger trips, marking a year-on-year increase of more than 32% compared to Tet 2025.

VOV.VN - As families across the country eagerly prepared to welcome the Lunar New Year, the North-South express train SE3 from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City quietly began to roll, carrying with it not only passengers, but also joy, anticipation and emotions that accompany the long-awaited journey home for reunion.