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Hanoi's battle for sustainable and smart transport system continues as the traffic volume grows annually. A growing focus on public transport puts the BRT operations center-stage, fueling a debate to replace the BRT line. Kapil Chaudhery/ Urban Planner and Director, Spatial Decisions, shares his thought on this. Do you think the BRT could tackle the public transport gap? #HanoiBRT #SustainableSmartTransport #SmartTransportAsia https://lnkd.in/gVUhxh9X

[Vietnam North-South Railway Update] 🔬Vietnam PM Orders 350 km/h High-Speed Rail to Boost Connectivity by 2035. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has 📌mandated the #construction of a high-speed railway on the North-South axis, with a #design speed of approximately 350 km/h, primarily for passenger transport, aiming for completion by 2035. The #project will span 1,541 km, traversing 20 provinces and cities from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. During a meeting on July 11, Chinh emphasized the need for #strategic #innovation, advocating for the most efficient and shortest route. The railway should integrate passenger #transport with rapid freight capabilities and serve defense and security needs if required. Existing #railways will be upgraded for freight transport. Chinh underscored the importance of comprehensive research on total #investment, geographical and geological factors, and efficient capital #mobilization mechanisms. The government aims to approve the investment policy by 2025 and commence construction before 2030, prioritizing the Hanoi-Vinh and Ho Chi Minh City-Nha Trang sections in the 2026-2030 phase. The entire line is projected to be operational by 2045, with an estimated #investment of $67.32 billion. The Ministry of Transport had previously proposed a 350 km/h high-speed rail exclusively for passenger transport, capable of freight transport when necessary. The #rail line will be built with a double track, standard gauge of 1,435 mm, and an axle load of 17 tons. This initiative reflects Vietnam's commitment to modernizing its transport #infrastructure, enhancing economic #connectivity, and ensuring #sustainable development. 🖇Sources: Local media. #Strategic #Vietnam #News #Railway #Project #Futurism #Innovation

According to the consultancy consortium TEDI - TRICC - TEDIS, designing Vietnam's proposed North-South High Speed Railway (HSR), the project will comprise 23 passenger stations in 20 provinces, with 17 having 1 station each. There will also be 5 cargo stations, 2 of which will also be passenger stations. The five cargo stations will be in Hanoi, the central provinces of Ha Tinh, Quang Nam (home to Hoi An City), Khanh Hoa (home to Nha Trang City), and Dong Nai Province next to Ho Chi Minh City. The ones in Hanoi and Ha Tinh will be used for both passengers and cargo. Ngoc Hoi station in Hanoi's Thanh Tri District and Thu Thiem Station in HCMC’s Thu Duc City will be the northern and southern ends of the line. The distance between stations will be a minimum of around 30 kilometres, but not all trains will stop at every station. The track will be an electrified double one of 1,435 mm gauge, designed for speeds of 350 kph. The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport has announced that the railway would be developed using domestic funds and technology to ensure better control over construction, technology transfer and long-term operations. #vietnam #highspeedrail #hsr #rail #project #design #publictransport #planning #green #mobility The full article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dNZgGzkR

When I lived in Bangkok, Thailand, I almost never had to face its infamous traffic congestion because the vast majority of my commutes/travels can now be done by Bangkok's urban rail-based transit network, i.e. the BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit System) Skytrain, MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), ARL (Airport Rail Link) and SRT (State Railway of Thailand) Commuter Rail. Bangkok has made significant effort in expanding and improving its public transportation system- in 2023 alone, 2 MRT monorail lines were completed and opened to the public. And it will continue to do so, with several more lines under construction or planned. Bangkok has shown that with willpower and effort, overcoming a car-centric urban landscape with public transportation is more than possible. https://lnkd.in/g9d3tTcy

Phnom Penh is considering a Light Railway system to connect its new airport to the city's anticipated metro network. Representatives from China Metro Group and Guangzhou Metro Group presented their comprehensive feasibility study during a meeting with Cambodia's Inter-Ministry Committee. The discussions focused on the integration of the Light Railway within the broader urban landscape of Phnom Penh, considering factors such as the city's expansion, population dynamics, current road conditions, and previous feasibility studies related to urban rail systems. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol shared insights from international rail systems, including Japan's Automated Guideway Transit and China's monorail and subway projects. The initiative reflects Cambodia's ambition to enhance its urban transportation infrastructure by integrating modern rail systems, aiming to streamline connectivity between key city points and support the growing urban population's mobility needs. To read more,visit- https://zurl.co/BUFp #PhnomPenhLightRailway #UrbanTransport #CambodiaInfrastructure #MetroConnectivity #FeasibilityStudy #UrbanDevelopment #RailwayInnovation #CityExpansion #TheBetterCambodia #Cambodia

VIETNAM'S $67 BILLION HIGH-SPEED RAIL: A GAME CHANGER FOR NORTH-SOUTH TRANSPORT Vietnam’s North-South high-speed railway will span 1,541 km, connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, cutting travel time from 29.5 hours to just over 5 hours. Expected to complete by 2035, the project will feature a 350 km/h top speed, making it one of the fastest railways in Southeast Asia. Construction costs are estimated at $67 billion, funded through public investment, bonds, and urban development projects along the route. The first phases are set to begin in 2027, transforming connectivity and economic growth across the nation. Key Numbers: 🚄 1,541 km: Total length of the high-speed railway line 💵 $67 billion: Estimated cost of the entire project 🌍 350 km/h: The train’s top speed, making it one of the fastest in Southeast Asia This ambitious project will revolutionize Vietnam’s transport landscape, fostering economic growth and reducing travel time across the country. CEL Demand Supply Alignment  www.cel-consulting.com #CEL #Demand #Supply #Alignment 

🚆 Binh Duong Announces Station Connecting Province with Ho Chi Minh City's 1st Metro Line 🌟 Binh Duong has just announced plans to build a station that will connect to Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1. This is a major breakthrough, making travel between Binh Duong and HCMC more convenient and faster than ever. ✨ Highlights: - The new station will link to Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien), reducing travel time significantly. - Enhancing public transport options and easing traffic congestion on the roads. - Boosting the real estate market in Binh Duong with increased accessibility and connectivity. Read more in the article below

🇻🇳 The International Scientific Conference on Development of Urban Rail System in Hanoi and Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City (from Jan 17th to Jan 19th, 2024) 💯 The conference’s expecting 3 main #GOALS are as bellow: 1️⃣ To #exchange and #research international experiences on developing urban #railway systems in these two cities as required at the Conclusion No. 49-KL/TW, dated 28th Feb 2023 by #Vietnam national politburo. 2️⃣ To synthesize international #experiences to research, build, and improve relevant institutions on #public #Transportation Oriented urban Development (TOD), #construction planning, urban beautification, #land use/invest; manage, operate and exploit urban railways. 3️⃣ To complete the #project to develop the urban railway systems in such cities by 2035 with 05 key areas: (i) #Planning; (ii) Land recovery and #site clearance; (iii) Mobilizing #resources from land; (iv) Standards and #technology solutions; (v) Project organization and #management model. Hanoi🇻🇳 Metro SAIGON 🍃 METRO 🖇 Sources: Local media. #Vietnam #News #Metro #Railways #Project #Management

Hanoi's Metro Line 3 officially commenced commercial operations on August 8, 2024. The line includes 8.5 km of elevated track with eight stations, serving six districts and capable of transporting over 23,900 passengers per hour per direction. The project, involving Alstom and other international partners, is part of Hanoi's broader urban transport improvement efforts. (Dau Tu Online) *Article is in Vietnamese. 👉 Read the article for more details!    📌 Connect with us to get updated with the latest property news in Vietnam!   #vietnamproperty #news #realestate

📈 Exciting News for Public Transport in Malaysia! 🚇🚌   Public transport ridership in Malaysia has significantly increased! This growth highlights the successful efforts to enhance the country's public transportation infrastructure. More Malaysians are opting for eco-friendly and efficient commuting options, contributing to reduced traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions.   Special mention to Dee Keat Ong for his contributions to this article!   Rail Systems Engineering Sdn Bhd is glad to be involved in the planning of Malaysia's future rail services.   Read more about this positive trend and its implications for sustainable urban development in Malaysia.   #PublicTransport #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #Malaysia #GreenCommute