Domestic and foreign experts at a workshop in Hanoi on January 19 touched upon technical standards and requirements, and management of urban railway projects in the capital city and Ho Chi Minh City.
Hanoi (VNA) – Domestic and foreignexperts at a workshop in Hanoi on January 19 touched upon technical standards andrequirements, and management of urban railway projects in the capital city andHo Chi Minh City.
Speaking at the event, jointly held by the People’sCommittees of the two cities, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s CommitteeDuong Duc Tuan pointed to the low progress of urban railway projects in Hanoidue to technical obstacles.
The participants gave opinions on the building and perfectionof the rail standard system in Vietnam, shared the view on the need to set outa unified standard framework for urban railways.
Tuan said under a planning scheme by 2035, Hanoi expectsto have 10 urban railway routes stretching 417.8km, of which only 13km havebeen completed so far, and 12.5km under construction.
Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of TransportDo Viet Hai noted that limitations regarding human resources, site clearance,planning, and the application of technical standards, plus the reliance onforeign capital have hindered the projects.
He held that the study and proposal of a technicalframework for Hanoi’s urban railways must match the national legal framework;ensure harmony in investment preparation, construction and operation; and catchup with science-technology trends in the sector./.
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A thematic session of the workshop. (Photo: VNA) 
