Deputy PM urges study on north-south express railway

The north-south line from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is expected to allow speeds of 160-200km/h by 2030, with a target of increasing speeds to more than 350km/h after 2050. 

The pre-feasibility study should be appraised by independent, experienced foreign consultants before being submitted to the PM and the State Appraisal Council, he stressed.

The effort aims to seek the parliament’s approval on the project’s investment by 2018.

The Deputy PM has also instructed the Ministry to work with relevant agencies to review the planning and development of the national railway network.

The Ministry is to propose feasible adjustments in terms of road-maps and resources allocation to be submitted to the PM for consideration.

Dung has asked to carry out upgrades and expansion of the existing railway network, with priority given to the Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City route and routes to link with sea ports, industrial parks and factories.

The north-south line from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is expected to allow speeds of 160-200km/h by 2030, with a target of increasing speeds to more than 350km/h after 2050.

Source: VNA