Hanoi to set up 10 urban railway routes

Hanoi will invest in 10 urban railway routes from now until 2030 with total funds of more than US$40 billion.

A model of the Hanoi Raiway Station-Hoàng Mai railway route. Hanoi will invest in 10 urban railway routes from now until 2030.

A model of the Hanoi Raiway Station-Hoàng Mai railway route. Hanoi will invest in 10 urban railway routes from now until 2030. 

The urban railway routes will be more than 417km in length.

The new routes are one of the projects under the capital city’s transport scheme until 2030 with a vision towards 2050, which has been approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

The investment capital will be disbursed among different periods. The 2017-20 period will need some $7.5 billion and the 2021-25 period will need some $7.6 billion. More than $3.5 billion will be spent on the 2026-30 period and over $21.3 billion will be spent on the period after 2031.

At present, Hanoi has four urban railway routes, of which two – Ngoc Hoi - Yen Vien and Cat Linh - Ha Dong – are invested by the Ministry of Transport. The remaining two – Nam Thang Long-Tran Hung Dao and Nhon - Hanoi Railway Station – are invested by the Hanoi authorities and are under construction.

To speed up investment and completion of the urban railway routes, the Hanoi People’s Committee has proposed two options to Prime Minister Phuc.

Under the first option, the Government will use the official development assistance (ODA) fund for projects under the 2017-25 period and following years.

Under the second option, the Government will use the ODA fund to execute the two urban railway routes of Tran Hung Dao - Thuong Dinh and Hanoi Railway Station-Yen So. The Hanoi People’s Committee said the Japanese government, the Asian Development Bank and several other investors are keen to sponsor the two projects. Hanoi has pledged to allocate corresponding funds to implement the two projects. For the remaining projects, Hanoi will invest under a public-private partnership.

Leaders of the municipal People’s Committee said, so far, five domestic investors and two international investors have registered to invest in the urban railway routes.

Hanoi has proposed that the investors spend funds on research documents, ground clearance, underground trench digging, and building stations, flyovers and rails. The Hanoi People’s Committee will invest in other areas, including locomotives, railroad cars and security software.

VNS

Other News

Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy through 2030

Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy through 2030

To accelerate the implementation of the the Ethnic Affairs Strategy by 2030, with a vision toward 2045, the Prime Minister requested ministries, agencies and local authorities to continue thoroughly carrying out the Party and State’s policies on ethnic affairs, enhancing the effectiveness of State management and strengthening oversight of policy implementation.

Security preparations reviewed for APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc

Security preparations reviewed for APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc

The team examined the APEC 2027 Convention Centre, where main conference activities are scheduled; Sun Serenia Hospital, designated to provide healthcare and emergency medical services for delegates; provincial road DT.975, which connects Phu Quoc International Airport to the convention centre; and the area surrounding Phu Quoc International Airport.

Hanoi accelerates seven Red River bridge projects, many exceed 70% completion

Hanoi accelerates seven Red River bridge projects, many exceed 70% completion

According to the municipal Transport Construction Investment Project Management Board, the city is simultaneously implementing seven projects, namely Tu Lien, Ngoc Hoi, Tran Hung Dao, Thuong Cat, Van Phuc, Hong Ha and Me So bridges. Construction is being carried out on multiple fronts, focusing on bored piles, pile caps, piers and superstructure works.

Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

Seventy-two years after the Dien Bien Phu Victory, its legacy still reverberates. The unity, self-reliance, and resilience forged in that historic triumph remain a powerful internal engine, now propelling Dien Bien toward fast and sustainable development.

Hanoi accelerates shift to green buses, targets 100% by 2030

Hanoi accelerates shift to green buses, targets 100% by 2030

In the 2027–2030 period, the city will accelerate the transition towards the complete phase-out of fossil fuel-powered buses. The share of electric and green energy-fueled buses is projected to reach 79–89% by 2029 and 100% by 2030.

36 fishermen safely rescued after boat breaks down near Truong Sa

36 fishermen safely rescued after boat breaks down near Truong Sa

At 8:00 the same day, KN475 began towing the disabled fishing boat toward Da Tay A island. The towing operation was carried out safely, and by 18:30 both the vessel and its crew had arrived at the island without incident, where repairs and additional support procedures were arranged.

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Held in response to the launch of the Vietnamese Language Day among overseas Vietnamese communities, the event aimed to enhance the quality of Vietnamese language teaching and learning in Laos while contributing to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Held in response to the launch of the Vietnamese Language Day among overseas Vietnamese communities, the event aimed to enhance the quality of Vietnamese language teaching and learning in Laos while contributing to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1

Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1

By the end of April, the number of buses using electricity and other green energy sources in the city is expected to reach 822, including 683 electric buses and 139 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, representing 42.1% of the total number of vehicles.