VIETNAM, April 2026 — Vingroup, through its subsidiary VinSpeed, has officially commenced construction of the Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway, a 120km electrified double-track line designed for speeds of up to 350 km/h. The project represents the country’s first actively developed high-speed rail corridor.
The railway will connect key economic and tourism hubs, running from Co Loa Station in Hanoi to Ha Long in Quang Ninh province, with intermediate stops in Bac Ninh and Hai Phong. Total investment is estimated at approximately $5.6 billion, with completion targeted by 2028.
Once operational, the line is expected to reduce travel time between Hanoi and Quang Ninh to around 23 minutes, significantly improving mobility across northern Vietnam. The project will deploy advanced high-speed rolling stock and signalling systems, with technology partnerships supporting long-term capability development.
The scheme highlights a growing role for private-sector participation in large-scale rail infrastructure, with Vingroup positioning itself as a national champion in transport development. This aligns with broader government efforts to accelerate infrastructure delivery while leveraging external expertise and technology transfer.
As Vietnam expands its high-speed rail ambitions—including longer-term national corridors—the Hanoi–Quang Ninh line serves as an early test case for financing models, delivery capability, and integration with regional economic strategies.
Source: Malay Mail
Vietnam Advances Private-Led High-Speed Rail With Hanoi–Quang Ninh Project
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Southeast Asia is accelerating investment in high-speed rail as governments and private conglomerates collaborate to modernise transport infrastructure. Vietnam has launched construction of a new high-speed line linking Hanoi and Quang Ninh, marking a significant step in developing a domestic high-speed rail network and strengthening regional connectivity.
