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July 15, 2026 | Metros

Vietnamese PM launches major expansion of Hanoi Metro

Five additional metro lines to be constructed in Vietnamese capital at a cost of $US 49.5bn.

June 19, 2026 | Asia

Hyundai Rotem deepens Vietnam ties

Korean rolling stock manufacturer signs technology transfer and localisation agreement.

May 28, 2026 | Metros

Ho Chi Minh City metro Line 4 feasibility study proceeds

43km line with 30 stations will be delivered as a public-private partnership.

May 8, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Vietnam approves $US 10bn privately-financed commuter line

Thaco Group will build a 103km line linking Da Nang with its airport and Chu Lai.

April 24, 2026 | Financial

Hyundai Rotem enters Vietnamese market

Korean manufacturer will supply driverless fleet for metro Line 2 in Ho Chi Minh City.

April 17, 2026 | High-speed

Vietnam breaks ground on first high-speed line

Trains will operate on 120km Hanoi - Halong line at speeds of up to 350 km/h.

April 2, 2026 | Policy

Vietnam Railways restructuring approved

Group structure of parent company and subsidiaries is intended to strengthen capability.

March 31, 2026 | Infrastructure

Laos - Vietnam railway gets green light

The new railway would give landlocked Laos direct access to a major port.

January 13, 2026 | Asia

Vietnam plans rail manufacturing hub

Rolling stock, components and track materials to be produced on 250ha site in Hanoi.

January 5, 2026 | Asia

Vietnam aims to start work this year on first high-speed line

Government presses ahead with North-South Railway despite loss of potential investor.

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