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Vietnam high-speed railway development

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Vietnam is advancing multiple high-speed railway initiatives. ~~A $67.3~~ The $67.34 billion North-South high-speed railway project is targeted to begin construction by December ~~2027, with consultancy contracts already signed for investment preparation,~~ 2027. To support technological independence, the Ministry of Construction is reviewing six strategic technology tasks, including ~~feasibility studies~~ mastering the design and ~~environmental assessments.~~ production of rails, fasteners, and sleepers, as well as developing 5G networks for railway operations and advanced computer interlocking systems. Related railway work is ~~already~~ underway for the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong line. While ~~site leveling has begun~~ construction of station infrastructure at ~~several stations,~~ five locations began in late 2025, progress ~~at Bac Hong and Luong Tai~~ has faced ~~delays due to fragmented land handover. Technical surveys~~ challenges. In Nghe An province, the disbursement of funds for ~~remaining stations are being finalized,~~ resettlement projects related to the high-speed line has reached only 17%, with ~~contractor selection expected in late 2026.~~ significant funds remaining unspent. Separately, a $5.6 billion Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway project, invested by Vingroup, has entered the environmental impact assessment stage. This project is undergoing community consultation and is expected to begin operations by the end of 2028.

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