Vietnam, High-Speed Rail

Vietnam announces ambitious high-speed rail plans
Vietnam has approved the construction of a high-speed railway connecting the capital Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh city in the south at an estimated cost of $67 billion.
Vietnam Parliament Approves $67 Billion High-Speed Rail Project
Vietnam will start building a $67 billion high-speed rail network to connect its northern and southern provinces in 2027, as the government plans large infrastructure projects to support its economic growth ambitions.
China Is Building 30,000 Miles of High-Speed Rail—That It Might Not Need
The train system is one of the biggest public works in history, and it’s becoming a giant money pit.
Vietnam high-speed rail line to connect 20 cities, provinces
Vietnam is going ahead with a multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail line that will link around 20 destinations and span over 957 miles, the country's federal parliament confirmed on Saturday.
Vietnam approves data, electricity laws, $67 bln rail plan
Vietnam's parliament approved laws on data protection and electricity, as well as a resolution supporting a $67 billion high-speed rail project on Saturday, the last day of its twice-yearly regular session.
Vietnam Approves $67 Billion High-Speed Railway Project Between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam has approved the construction of a high-speed railway connecting the capital Hanoi in the north with the financial capital of Ho Chi Minh in the south
Vietnam to build $67 bn high-speed railway
Vietnam said Saturday that it will build a $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive
Vietnam's National Assembly approves investment policy for $67B high-speed railway
The 15th National Assembly on Saturday passed a resolution on the investment policy for the North-South high-speed railway project with 443 out of 454 deputies voting in favor.
India Plans Its Own High-Speed Trains To Rival Japan's
India aims to produce an indigenous version of the Japanese bullet train for its expanding high-speed rail network.
Why high-speed rail conquered the world everywhere except the U.S.
In the past decade, a dizzying diversity of countries have joined the bullet train community. What’s holding the U.S. back?
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Passenger Rail in the US vs. Spain - Brace Yourself for Utter Chagrin
It's no secret that US passenger rail hasn't kept up with the rest of the developed world. We've focused instead on the national highway system, doubling down on car infrastructure and parking ...
Map Shows Proposed High-Speed Rail for Northeast US
The "Northeast Corridor Core Route," marked in blue, stretches from Alexandria, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, passing ...
Opinion: Is high-speed rail worth the expense?
Cato Institute senior fellow Randal O’Toole has argued that high-speed rail is obsolete and far too expensive, with the ...
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India To Roll Out High-Speed Trains With Speeds Up To 280 Kmph, To Feature Kavach 5.0
India is preparing to manufacture bullet trains capable of speeds up to 280 kmph, with an operational average of 250 kmph.
Texas lawmaker hopes new bill will create high-speed rail line from Dallas to Austin to San Antonio
AUSTIN, Texas — With the Texas legislative session starting in less than 50 days, one Texas lawmaker hopes a new bill will ...
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India prepares new infrastructure with first-ever high-speed railway test track — with speeds reaching over 140 mph
It features 136 bridges — including seven large ones — and four train stations built with resilient, corrosion-resistant ...