Length & Route:
- Length & Route: Covers 1,541 km.
- Connects 20 cities and provinces, including Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
-Speed: - Trains will run at speeds of up to 350 kph.
Travel Time: - Cuts travel time from 30 hours to just 5 hours.
Stations: - Includes 23 passenger stations and 5 freight stations.
Cost & Timeline: - Estimated cost: $67.6 billion.
- Feasibility studies: 2025-2027.
- Construction: 2027-2035.
- Operations begin: 2035.
Job Creation: - Will create over 200,000 jobs.
Local Priority: - Focus on domestic contractors, supported by foreign experts.
Economic Benefits: - Boosts transport for passengers and cargo.
- Supports industries like steel, construction, and banking.
Nationwide Impact: - Improves connectivity
- Drives economic growth and modernization.
