Tag: railways
Tunnel connecting urban railway lines to be built
The Hanoi Department of Transport has just submitted an investment proposal and a pre-feasibility study report on a project to build a tunnel connecting two urban railway lines, No 2A and line No 3.
Vietnam develops railway tourism associated with “awakening” heritage
Travelling by train is currently a new trend, as rising prices of domestic air tickets are leading to an increase of 10-15% in tour prices.
Vietnam launches new freight rail route to China
VOV.VN - A 12-carriage freight train set off on a new route from Cao Xa railway station in northern Hai Duong province on May 2, linking between Vietnam and China.
North-South rail service resumes after eight days of tunnel landslides
VOV.VN - North-South passenger and freight trains have been allowed to run again through Bai Gio tunnel in central Vietnam at reduced speed since landslides occurred inside the tunnel, disrupting North-South rail service eight days ago.
Da Lat night train service offers unique tourist experience
The Da Lat - Trai Mat railway night services, launched on April 14, promise a new experience for passengers to gain a better sense of the enchanting beauty of Da Lat at night - a popular mountain resort town in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong.
Construction starts on first railway project using RoK’s ODA
A kick-off ceremony for the construction of the Khe Net pass railway rehabilitation project was held on March 22 by the Ministry of Construction, the People’s Committee of central Quang Binh province, and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF).
Bullet train expected to create breakthroughs for domestic railway sector
The 140-year-old railway, considered outdated in Vietnam, will undergo the most significant infrastructure transformation in decades, as the North-South high-speed railway project will be submitted to the Politburo in March, and the National Assembly within this year.
Hanoi to ask for WB’s help with design of national railway station
The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed the municipal People’s Committee ask for the World Bank (WB)’s assistance in the technical design of the general layout for the Ngoc Hoi national railway station complex.
First int’l freight transport train in Lunar New Year departs
The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) on February 21 started the first international freight transport train in the Year of the Dragon from Song Than station in Di An city of southern Binh Duong province to Zhengzhou in China's Henan province.
North-South express railway line project to be submitted to Politburo in March
VOV.VN - The standing members of the Government have requested the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and relevant agencies to complete the North-South express railway line project to submit to competent authorities for consideration in a coulle of months.
