Infrastructure connectivity, especially railway links, between Viet Nam and China must be identified as a strategic breakthrough in bilateral economic ties, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

As families celebrate reunions, thousands of railway officers and workers quietly remain on duty, safeguarding every springtime train. From level crossings and control rooms to the “Happiness Train” on New Year’s Eve, spring is not only present under every roof but also spreads along the railway lines that stitch the country together.

The Viet Nam Railway Corporation successfully restored and reopened the North–South railway line passing through Xuan Lanh Commune, Dak Lak Province at 11 pm on November 10 after four days of disruption caused by severe landslides.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision approving adjustments to the railway network plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the simultaneous implementation of land clearance for the North–South high-speed railway and Lao Cai–Ha Noi–Hai Phong railway projects, with the goal of completing this critical phase by the end of 2026.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened on June 24 to provide feedback on the revised draft of the amended Law on Railways.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) deliberated the draft revised Railway Law at its 9th session on June 18, with the majority of lawmakers stressing that the law is essential to institutionalise the Party’s guidelines and the State's policies, while providing a legal foundation and driving force for the development of the railway sector.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on the French side to share experience and support Viet Nam in developing railway industry during his working session with representatives of the French National Railway Company (SNCF) in Paris on June 11 as part of his bilateral activities in France.