Vietnam to start construction of $11.6bn railway linking with China in 2025
23 December 2024
Vietnam’s Prime Minister has requested that the country’s ministry of transport get plans for an $11.6bn railway that could eventually link the country with China ready, with a view to starting construction by December 2025.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (second from right) inspects construction site of the Lao Cai-Ha Noi-Hai Phong railway line in Lao Cai province (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the request for the ministry to submit the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway to the government in January, according to an official announcement.
The railway will stretch 417km (259 miles), connecting nine northern cities and provinces: Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, and Hai Phong. It will also facilitate further rail connections with China in the future.
Prime Minister Pham made the request while during his inspection tour to a construction site in northern Lao Cai province.
The government will consider the investment policy for the project before submitting to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.
Pham said that all preparations must be completed so that construction of the railway could begin in December 2025.
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