Vietnam is considering the construction of a north-south high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The project could cut travel times between the two cities significantly, but has a high price tag and doubts about its feasibility
Vietnam's rail network has struggled to keep up with the country's economic growth, but it is now being considered for expansion and improvement
The shift to rail could help Vietnam reach its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 and mitigate issues with high shipping costs and supply chain bottlenecks
Vietnam's rail infrastructure is in need of upgrading, and the national rail network plan includes building nine new lines with 2,362 kilometers of track by 2030
However, Vietnam has a poor track record with building railways on tight schedules, and the Yen Vien to Cai Lan railway project is over a decade behind schedule
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