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Construction of Lao Cai-Ha Noi-Hai Phong railway expected to start next year

VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Transport to submit Lao Cai-Ha Noi-Hai Phong railway project to the Government in January next year.

December 23, 2024 7:59 AM GMT+7
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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, December 22, 2024 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Pham made the request while during his inspection tour to the construction site of the project in northern Lao Cai province on December 22.

The Government will then mull over the investment policy for the project before submitting to the National Assembly for consideration and approval as regulated by law.

All preparations must be completed so that construction of the railway could begin in December 2025, the Government chief has ordered.

The rail line, with total investment capital of around US$11.6 billion, will stretch 417km, connecting 9 northern cities and provinces: Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, and Hai Phong. It also helps facilitate rail connection with China.Construction of Lao Cai-Ha Noi-Hai Phong railway expected to start next year

VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Transport to submit Lao Cai-Ha Noi-Hai Phong railway project to the Government in January next year.

Pham made the request while during his inspection tour to the construction site of the project in northern Lao Cai province on December 22.

The Government will then mull over the investment policy for the project before submitting to the National Assembly for consideration and approval as regulated by law.

All preparations must be completed so that construction of the railway could begin in December 2025, the Government chief has ordered.

The rail line, with total investment capital of around US$11.6 billion, will stretch 417km, connecting 9 northern cities and provinces: Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, and Hai Phong. It also helps facilitate rail connection with China./.