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On the morning of March 18, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of the Standing Government to review the situation, continue to urge and promote the implementation progress of the North - South high-speed railway project, the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project, planning the Hanoi - Lang Son and Hai Phong - Mong Cai railways, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City urban railways. Download Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of the Standing Government to review the situation, continue to urge and promote the progress of implementing the North - South high-speed railway project, Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac. Attending the meeting were Deputy Prime Ministers, leaders of ministries, branches and agencies under the Government. According to reports and opinions at the meeting, ministries, branches, localities and businesses gathered only Direct and make efforts to implement 25 tasks assigned by the Prime Minister at the 7th session of the Steering Committee for important national works and projects in the railway sector (Notification No. 98/TB-VPCP dated March 5, 2026). Regarding the North-South high-speed railway project, the Ministry of Construction has reported on the selection of technology partners; Focus on directing the development of task outlines, completing bidding documents in March 2026, and selecting consultants to prepare a Feasibility Study Report in the second quarter of 2026. 15/15 localities and the Electricity Group actively reviewed and counted the volume of site clearance, relocation of power lines and construction of resettlement areas. Download Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh reported at the meeting - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac With the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project being implemented synchronously, component 1 projects (on investment in infrastructure connecting stations and squares), component 2 (investment in railway construction), component projects on site clearance and relocation of electrical works. Regarding the Hanoi - Lang Son and Hai Phong - Mong Cai railway lines, the Ministry of Construction Continue to focus on directing the completion of the first period report in April 2026; complete the planning in 2026. The Ministry of Construction has also issued a document guiding procedures for assigning the Peoples Committee of Quang Ninh province to be the managing agency/investor of the Hai Phong - Ha Long - Mong Cai railway project. Download Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Has speech - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac Regarding urban railway lines, Hanoi is implementing investment procedures for 6 lines (of which 4 lines are expected to start construction in 2026) and is implementing 3 lines; Ho Chi Minh City is prioritizing the implementation of investment preparation for 6 lines for the period 2026-2030. The Ministry of Construction has issued a document to consult with ministries, branches and localities on the system of standards and technical regulations applicable to urban railways; At the same time, the National Technical Regulations for urban railways (metro type) are being developed, expected to be issued in the third quarter of 2026. In concluding remarks, the Prime Minister assessed that after the 7th meeting of the Steering Committee for important national works and projects in the railway sector, the tasks were implemented better, more actively, and more effectively; Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been very proactive and actively implementing urban railway projects. Ministries and localities need to be more active, proactive, flexible and effective in implementing work and handling problems, on the basis of closely following the instructions of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam, the National Assembly, the Government and the Prime Minister. Download The Prime Minister requires ministries, branches and localities to complete standards, regulations, criteria, and processes, based on international standards and regulations but suitable for Vietnamese characteristics to have a basis for synchronous and unified implementation across the country - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac Directing general work and tasks in the coming time, the Prime Minister requires ministries, branches, and localities to complete standards, regulations, criteria, and processes, based on international standards and regulations practical but suitable for Vietnams specific characteristics to have a basis for synchronous and unified implementation across the country, implementing projects, conducting inspection, monitoring and connecting projects with each other. Projects need to be implemented promptly, on schedule but in accordance with regulations, processes, standards and regulations, improving quality; During the implementation process, we must check, inspect, supervise and audit according to regulations, resolutely fight against corruption, negativity and group interests. The completion of investment procedures according to the provisions of law and capital allocation meets progress requirements, strict and effective control. Localities focus on directing site clearance and resettlement more actively, ensuring fast and timely, peoples lives in the new place are better than the old place, greener, cleaner and more beautiful, full social infrastructure, taking care of peoples jobs and livelihoods. Download Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung, Minister, Head of the Government Office Tran Van Son attended the meeting - Photo: VGP/Nhat BacMinistry of Construction, Railway Corporation calculates human resource training to meet development requirements, which must be very specific. Along with that, it is necessary to diversify capital sources (State, private, public-private cooperation, loans, bond issuance...) and optimize capital sources, not to waste. Approach and creatively apply advanced construction processes and technologiesTo speed up progress and improve the quality of projects. Directin