According to the pre-feasibility study report for the North-South high-speed railway project, the Ministry of Transport proposes investing in a high-speed railway line with a design speed of 350 km/hour; a total length of 1,541 km; double track, 1,435mm gauge, electrified; with a total investment of approximately 67.34 billion USD.
In terms of scope and investment scale, the high-speed railway on the North-South axis will have 23 passenger stations with an average distance of approximately 67 km, and 5 freight stations connected to freight hubs. The line will start from Ngoc Hoi station (Hanoi), pass through 20 provinces and cities, and end at Thu Thiem station ( Ho Chi Minh City).
The Ministry of Transport recommends selecting rail-based railway technology, an open-ended technology that allows for the integration and operation of various train types, ensuring that multiple providers can supply vehicles and avoiding monopolies.
According to research by the Ministry of Transport, rail-based technology is one of the three types of technology used in the construction of high-speed railways. With rail-based technology, speeds of approximately 250-350 km/hour are achieved, the investment cost is moderate, and it is the preferred choice for most countries worldwide.
Regarding the selection of design speed, the Ministry of Transport clarified that the design speed of 250 km/h is only slightly above the high-speed threshold, a development from about 50 years ago, and is not truly modern or in line with global trends. Its operation would be inefficient on a transport corridor over 800 km long, concentrating many large cities with high population density, such as the North-South corridor of Vietnam. Upgrading to a design speed of 350 km/h would not fully utilize the existing infrastructure, leading to waste.
Furthermore, according to the consultant's calculations, on the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City route, a speed of 350 km/h has the potential to attract approximately 12.5% more passengers than a speed of 250 km/h; the investment cost for a speed of 350 km/h is about 8-9% higher than for a speed of 250 km/h.
Regarding the implementation roadmap, the Ministry of Transport aims to submit the investment plan to the National Assembly for approval at the October 2024 session. In 2025-2026, it will tender for the selection of international consultants, conduct surveys, and prepare a pre-feasibility study report. By the end of 2027, it will proceed with land clearance, tender for contractor selection, and commencement of the Hanoi-Vinh and Nha Trang-Ho Chi Minh City sections. Following that, construction of the Vinh-Nha Trang section will begin in 2028-2029, with the goal of completing the entire route by 2035.
The high-speed railway line on the North-South axis aims to meet transportation needs, contribute to restructuring the transportation market share on the North-South corridor in an optimal and sustainable way, create a foundation and impetus for socio-economic development, ensure national defense and security, and contribute to realizing the Party's policies and orientations on investment in transportation infrastructure development in the National Development Strategy according to the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress and the implementation of national plans.
The project aims to strengthen regional connectivity, connect growth poles, create a ripple effect, open up new economic development opportunities, restructure urban areas, redistribute the population, shift the economic structure, and increase the competitiveness of the economy.
The project also ensures transportation needs on the North-South corridor, the largest transportation corridor in the country, meeting the requirements of socio-economic development, restructuring the transportation market share to suit the advantages of each mode, and contributing to reducing logistics costs.
High-speed rail lines serve as a prerequisite and driving force for the development of the railway industry and supporting industries; developing sustainable, modern, and environmentally friendly transportation methods that contribute to reducing traffic accidents, environmental pollution, responding to climate change, and contributing to national defense and security.
Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/duong-sat-cao-toc-bac-nam-350-km-h-hap-dan-hanh-khach-hon-250-km-h-393968.html
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