Quang Ninh, April 12 -- A groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway, Vietnam's first inter-regional high-speed rail line, was held in Quang Ninh province on April 12 with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in attendance.

The event was also attended by former Party and State leaders, along with representatives from central ministries and local authorities.

The project, with a total investment of over 147 trillion VND (about 5.6 billion USD), excluding site clearance costs, is developed by VinSpeed, a subsidiary of Vingroup.

The railway, scheduled for completion by the end of 2028, will span 120.2 km, passing through Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh. Once completed, it is expected to shorten travel time betwe...