Transport Prime Minister Urges Rapid Progress on Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong Railway

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official directive to expedite the construction of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway. This urgent dispatch was sent to various central and local government officials, including ministers and leaders of relevant provinces and municipalities such as Hanoi, Lao Cai, and Hai Phong.

 

The Prime Minister's directive emphasizes the swift progression of the railway project, a crucial infrastructure development. The Minister of Construction has been tasked with coordinating closely with local authorities to accelerate essential preparatory activities, including land clearance, compensation, resettlement, and site surveys. A comprehensive feasibility study is expected by June 2025, paving the way for a groundbreaking ceremony on December 19, 2025.

 

To adhere to this ambitious timeline, the Minister of Construction is urged to mobilize additional resources and personnel. This includes directing project management boards and consulting teams to work continuously, covering holidays and weekends, to ensure the preparation, appraisal, and approval of feasibility studies, construction designs, and bidding documents.

 

The minister is also tasked with finalizing a draft resolution for the National Assembly that outlines special mechanisms and policies to bolster railway development. This draft must be ready for review at the Legislature's forthcoming 9th meeting and reported to the Government by May 5.

 

Local government leaders from the involved provinces must form local steering committees dedicated to land clearance by May 5. These committees, led by the Secretaries of their respective Party Committees, will be responsible for overseeing the completion of land compensation, resettlement, and finalization of the feasibility study by August 2025.

 

To ensure the project stays on track, specific responsibilities have been allocated to relevant ministers and local entities. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has been designated to oversee the project and manage any challenges that may arise during its execution. This initiative underscores a coordinated effort at both the national and local levels to advance this significant transportation infrastructure undertaking.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-05-02