The Vietnamese version of "Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway" is here
The Vietnamese National Assembly has approved the investment policy for the North-South High-Speed Railway, planning to construct a high-speed rail connecting the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The main line is 1,541 kilometers long, designed for a speed of 350 kilometers per hour, and will have 23 passenger stations and 5 freight stations. The project is expected to start construction in 2027 and be completed by 2035, with an anticipated annual contribution of approximately 0.97 percentage points to Vietnam's GDP and generating about 22 billion USD in revenue
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The Vietnamese National Assembly recently passed a resolution on the investment policy for the North-South High-Speed Railway. The proposed North-South High-Speed Railway will connect the capital city of Hanoi with the largest city, Ho Chi Minh City, with a main line length of 1,541 kilometers, passing through 20 provinces and cities. It is designed for a speed of 350 kilometers per hour and will have 23 passenger stations and 5 freight stations. The project aims to start construction in 2027, with the entire line expected to be completed and operational by 2035.
Once completed, the railway project is expected to boost Vietnam's GDP by approximately 0.97 percentage points annually and is anticipated to generate around $22 billion in revenue