Which new communes and wards of the country is the North-South high-speed railway expected to pass through?
The North-South high-speed railway passes through 15 administrative units at the provincial and centrally-run city levels.
The North-South high-speed railway project is one of Vietnam's key transport infrastructure projects, aiming to connect the capital Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh City, creating momentum for economic development and improving national transport capacity.
With a total length of about 1,541 km, the route is designed to pass through central economic and political areas, ensuring efficient public transport connections and promoting urban development.
According to the plan, the North-South high-speed railway will have 23 passenger stations and 5 freight stations, planned at strategic locations to optimize land use efficiency and serve people's travel needs.
Provinces and cities where the North-South high-speed railway passes through
After July 1, 2025, the North-South high-speed railway will pass through 15 provincial-level administrative units, including the following provinces and centrally run cities:
| STT | New province/city | Old province/city merged |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi City | Hanoi |
| 2 | Ninh Binh Province | Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh |
| 3 | Thanh Hoa Province | Thanh Hoa |
| 4 | Nghe An Province | Nghe An |
| 5 | Ha Tinh Province | Ha Tinh |
| 6 | Quang Tri Province | Quang Binh, Quang Tri |
| 7 | Thua Thien - Hue Province | Thua Thien - Hue |
| 8 | Da Nang City | Da Nang, Quang Nam |
| 9 | Quang Ngai Province | Quang Ngai, Kon Tum |
| 10 | Gia Lai Province | Binh Dinh, Gia Lai |
| 11 | Dak Lak Province | Phu Yen, Dak Lak |
| 12 | Khanh Hoa Province | Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan |
| 13 | Lam Dong Province | Binh Thuan, Lam Dong, Dak Nong |
| 14 | Dong Nai Province | Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc |
| 15 | Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Binh Duong |
List of proposed train stations on the North-South high-speed railway line
The North-South high-speed railway has a total of 28 stations, including 23 passenger stations and 5 freight stations. Below is a tentative list of stations, distributed according to new administrative units, with specific locations:
| New province/city | Station name | Specific location |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi City | Ngoc Hoi Station | Hoang Liet Ward Area, Hanoi |
| Ninh Binh Province | Phu Ly Station | Liem Tuyen Ward, near Liem Tuyen intersection, east of North-South expressway |
| Nam Dinh Station | My Loc Ward, near the current Dang Xa railway station | |
| Ninh Binh Station | Yen Mo Commune, 1 km East of Mai Son intersection, 7.5 km South of Ninh Binh City | |
| Thanh Hoa Province | Thanh Hoa Station | West of Thanh Hoa City |
| Nghe An Province | Vinh Station | Between the expressway and the current Vinh bypass |
| Ha Tinh Province | Ha Tinh Station | Western area of the city, on Ham Nghi street |
| Vung Ang Station - Ha Tinh | Ky Hoa commune, near Ky Anh bypass, has a branch connecting to Vung Ang economic zone. | |
| Quang Tri Province | Dong Hoi Station | Dong Hoi Ward or Bo Trach Commune |
| Dong Ha Station | Dong Ha Ward, near Dien Bien Phu Street | |
| Thua Thien - Hue Province | Hue Railway Station | Thuan An Ward |
| Da Nang City | Hoa Vang Station | Hoa Vang Commune, north of the intersection of Ba Na - Suoi Mo road and the highway |
| Tam Ky Station | West, near Tam Ky Ward bypass | |
| Chu Lai Station (cargo) | Bordering Nui Thanh Commune and Tam My Commune, near DT.617 road | |
| Quang Ngai Province | Quang Ngai Station | Western area, near Hoang Hoa Tham street |
| Gia Lai Province | Bong Son Station | Bong Son Ward |
| Yaochi Station | Tuy Phuoc Commune | |
| Dak Lak Province | Tuy Hoa Station | Dong Hoa Ward, 4.2 km west of the airport |
| Khanh Hoa Province | Dien Khanh Station | Dien Khanh Commune, near National Highway 27C, 11 km west of Nha Trang City |
| Van Phong Station (cargo) | Ninh Hoa Ward, serving Van Phong economic zone | |
| Thap Cham Station | Phan Rang Ward, near the intersection of National Highway 27 | |
| Lam Dong Province | Phan Ri Station | Bac Binh Commune, 5 km from Phan Ri Cua town center |
| Muong Man Station | Ham Thuan Nam Commune, 0.4 km from the current Muong Man station | |
| Dong Nai Province | Long Thanh Station | Airport center area, Long Thanh Commune |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Thu Thiem Station | Terminal station, along the corridor of Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway |
The North-South high-speed railway project not only improves traffic connectivity between regions but also contributes to promoting economic development, especially in areas with planned stations.
Locating stations in major urban centers and near major traffic axes optimizes accessibility and operational efficiency.
With the change in administrative structure, this project also demonstrates adaptation to the new management context, ensuring that key economic zones remain effectively connected.
The North-South high-speed railway is an important step in Vietnam's transport infrastructure development strategy. With 15 provinces and centrally-run cities connected through 28 stations, this project promises to bring great benefits to the people and the economy.
