Hanoi pilots special mechanisms to develop urban railway network
The Cat Linh-Hadong Urban Railway. — VNA/VNS
HANOI: Hanoi has issued a resolution introducing a pilot programme for a number of special mechanisms and policies aimed at developing the city's urban railway system.
According to the plan accompanying the decision, the city has set clear objectives for fully, strictly and effectively implementing the conclusions of the Politburo and Resolution 188.
The plan outlines seven key focus areas, notably including the drafting of specific legal documents to firm up the provisions of the resolution, the planning of the urban railway network and transit-oriented development (TOD) areas, and the preparation and implementation of major investment projects for the 2026-2045 period.
Regarding legislative work, the city will establish an inter-agency task force, issue guidance and detailed regulations on route selection, project location, technology transfer mechanisms, design standards and establish criteria for selecting organisations and enterprises to participate in the urban railway sector.
The planning efforts will focus on reviewing current land use along railway routes, updating the planning of TOD areas and integrating these into transport and electricity master plans for the capital to ensure sufficient land and energy resources for the projects.
For project preparation and implementation, the People's Committee has requested the development of a funding mobilisation plan for the medium-term periods 2026-2030 and 2031-2035.
This will involve the flexible use of local budget to advance funds for ODA loan agreement procedures, allocation of public investment capital for certain pre-investment activities and thorough preparation of land clearance, compensation, resettlement and technical infrastructure relocation.
Specifically, the city aims to complete the underground section and begin full operation of the Nhon-Hanoi Station line by 2027.
In October this year, construction is set to begin on two lines of Line 2 (Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao section) and Line 5 (Van Cao – Hoa Lac section).
Between 2026 and 2030, additional sections will be developed, including Line 3 (Hanoi Station – Yen So), Line 2 (Tran Hung Dao – Thuong Dinh), Line 2 (Nam Thang Long – Noi Bai), and the extension of Line 2A to Xuan Mai.
Subsequent phases will continue implementing lines as per the master plan to 2045.
The People's Committee has instructed relevant departments, agencies, units and local departments along project routes to organise and allocate staff to implement the plan with the highest sense of responsibility.
The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) has been assigned as the standing agency to oversee and coordinate the entire implementation process. — Vietnam News/ANN
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