The Government of Vietnam is advancing plans to develop a high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, significantly reducing travel time between the two destinations to just 30 minutes.
The proposed 120 km fully electrified line will support speeds of up to 350 km/h and is expected to be operational by 2028. The route will connect key northern economic hubs, including Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh, with five stations planned from Co Loa Station in Hanoi to the Tuan Chau area near Ha Long Bay.
The project is being led by Vingroup through its VinSpeed unit, with Siemens supplying rolling stock and core systems. It will mark Vietnam’s second high-speed rail development, following the planned North–South corridor linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Beyond reducing travel time from around three hours by road, the railway is expected to boost tourism and regional connectivity. Improved links to China’s Guangxi region are also anticipated to enhance cross-border trade and integrate Vietnam more deeply into regional and global supply chains.