North-South Expressway

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Which speed for North-South Expressway rail: 250 or 350 km/h?

Under current law, high-speed railways must have a speed of 350 kilometers per hour. However, some experts believe that the North-South Expressway should have a speed of 250 kilometers per hour and carry both cargo and passengers.

Over 500km of North-South expy opened to traffic in Jan-Sept

More than 500 kilometers of the North-South Expressway were opened to traffic in the first nine months of 2023, said Uong Viet Dung, chief of the Office of the Ministry of Transport, at a conference on October 11.

PM orders to start work on north-south expressway’s 12 components

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and launched a groundbreaking ceremony for 12 components of the second phase of the north-south expressway project in the central province of Quang Ngai on January 1.

Bidding plan for North-South Expressway approved

The Ministry of Transport has approved a bidding plan for packages of 12 subprojects under the Eastern North-South Expressway project in 2021-2025 (second phase).

Challenges ahead of the newly appointed Transport Minister

New transport projects have kicked off, while many undergoing projects are being implemented slowly. These are problems Minister Nguyen Van Thang will need to solve.

Should Vietnam build a 200, 300, 500, or 1,000 km/hour railway?

We have to make an important choice which will determine the future of the transport sector and give a driving force to economic development.

Govt wants 654km of North-South expy completed by 2024

Despite some obstacles, the Government is determined to complete 654 kilometers of the North-South Expressway project by 2024.

North-South Expressway: Direct appointment of contractors required

The decision on direct appointment of contractors for 12 component projects of the North - South Expressway is unprecedented.

National Assembly agrees to extend eastern wing of North-South Expressway

The National Assembly on Tuesday ratified a resolution on building the eastern section of the North-South Expressway during its extraordinary meeting in Hanoi.

Government invests in 12 more projects along North-South Expressway

The Government proposed another 12 projects covering 729km of road on the North-South Express, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Govt wants public funding for all North-South expy subprojects

The Government on November 15 suggested that the National Assembly (NA) approve public funding for all 12 subprojects of the 729-kilometer North-South expressway project in the 2021-2025 period.

More than 700km of North-South Expressway to be built

The Ministry of Transport has submitted plans to build more than 700 kilometres of extra road on the east sections of the North-South Expressway.

Major transport infrastructure works to be started in June

Four major transport projects will be kicked off in June, announced the Ministry of Transport at a conference on May 28.

Transport Ministry asked to basically complete North-South Expressway by 2025

The Government has asked the Ministry of Transport to prioritize resources to execute the eastern North-South Expressway project in the next five years and complete important subprojects by 2025.

North-South Expressway projects face materials shortage

A common problem at all the component projects of the North-South Expressway is the lack of materials.

Resolution on switching investment format of North-South Expressway’s component projects adopted

The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday adopted a resolution on the switching of investment format of some component projects on Eastern North-South Expressway project in 2017-20 period, which failed to find investors through biddings.

Transport ministry closely supervises progress of North-South Expressway’s construction

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Nhat talks about the ongoing construction of sections of the North-South Expressway.

North-South Expressway to feature smart traffic system

The North-South Expressway will be equipped with a smart traffic system when put into operation to ensure efficient management and operation of vehicles, according to the Ministry of Transport.

North-South expy project: Ministry says no to ineligible investors

Investors eligible to execute the North-South Expressway’s component projects under the public-private partnership (PPP) format must be financially capable, have experience and propose the lowest amount of State funding.

 

Vietnam to start building North-South Expressway in September

The three sub-projects set for construction in September are sections of Mai Son – National Highway No.45, Vinh Hao – Phan Thiet, and Phan Thiet – Dau Giay.