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VN aviation, railways fall into distress again

Passenger transportation units, especially airlines and railways, had not yet recovered fully from the first COVID-19 outbreak when the second outbreak occurred and dealt another blow.

Vietnam Railway reports VND600bn in losses

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) is facing losses of over VND600bn (USD26m) in 2020 because of Covid-19.

North-south expressway: foreign contractors not always the best choice

It’s time for Vietnam to build an expressway on its own, experts say.

Hyundai wants to invest in North-South express railway

South Korea’s Hyundai Group wants to provide a comprehensive solution for the North-South express railway project, including planning, funding, construction, operation and maintenance.

Feedback still needed for trans-Vietnam express railway

The Ministry of Transport should continue garnering feedback from experts, organizations and the public on the development of a 1,559-kilometer-long North-South high-speed railway, according to Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.

 

FPT students offer suggestions to reduce railway accidents

A group of students from FPT University has suggested using a sensor system which can recognize trains and automatically turn on warning devices at intersections between railways and roads.

Airlines expand, railways slow down

While domestic passenger transport witnessed a high growth rate in the first six months of the year, the railways had unsatisfactory business results. This shows that air services have attracted passengers who travel on trains and cars.

Majority of train tickets for Tet holiday already sold out

 More than 90 percent of train tickets on peak days of the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which begins next month, have already sold out, according to Vietnam Railway (VNR).

High-speed train plan gets PM nod

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has just approved a plan to build Viet Nam's first high-speed railway by 2030.

Vietnam Railways launches e-ticket booking system

 Vietnam Railways (VNR) officially launched its e-ticket booking system at the Hanoi Railways Station on November 21.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/8

 Agriculture ministry: 50% of cooperatives profitable; Land auctions to add VND4 trillion to city budget; Vietnam lacks huge vessels for int’l routes; Vietnam Railway to divest all capital from ten firms