VRT&CON 2026 exhibition focuses on Vietnam railway technology

The International Exhibition and Conference on Modern Railway Technology and Infrastructure Construction Supply Chain in Vietnam (VRT&CON 2026) is being held in Hanoi from October 8-10. The event aims to connect regulatory agencies, investors, operators, technology companies, and educational institutions to enhance Vietnam's railway industry capabilities.

Exhibitions focus on five key technology areas: railway infrastructure construction, operation management and optimization, information, signaling and safety, railway vehicles, and smart station and depot management. The event includes participation from various entities such as the Vietnam Railway Department, Vietnam Railways (VNR), Hanoi Metro, and the University of Transport and Communications.

At the conference, Saint-Gobain Vietnam introduced specialized construction material solutions designed for transport infrastructure. Company leadership noted that Vietnam is entering a historic cycle of transport infrastructure development, including major projects like the North-South high-speed railway, the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong line, and metro networks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Saint-Gobain's solutions, including brands like Fosroc and GCP, target railway stations, roads, bridges, airports, and underground works.