Illustrative photo from internet
The Ministry of Construction has confirmed that Quảng Ngãi Provincial People’s Committee holds the authority to manage and invest in the Trì Bình–Dung Quất railway branch, which will connect to the North–South railway line.
According to the Railway Network Master Plan (2021–2030, vision to 2050), the Dung Quất Economic Zone Master Plan, and the Railway Law, the province is empowered to develop the 14.3 km line from Trì Binh Station (Bình Sơn Commune) to Dung Quất Port Station (Vạn Tường Commune).
The line will include a technical depot, maintenance facilities, and an energy charging station at Dung Quất Port.
The project is estimated at VNĐ 1 trillion (about US$ 40 million) from the central budget and will be implemented during 2026–2028.
Land clearance will be handled by Quảng Ngãi authorities. The railway will follow national standards for a 1,000 mm gauge.
While Quảng Ngãi had proposed that Vietnam Railways serve as project owner using central budget funds, the Ministry of Construction clarified that the provincial People’s Committee is legally designated as the investor.
However, under the Public Investment Law, enterprises may still be assigned to manage and implement the project if approved by the Prime Minister.
Once completed, the Trì Bình–Dung Quất railway is expected to enhance connectivity between the national railway and seaport infrastructure, improve multimodal transport, boost logistics capacity, and support socio-economic growth in Quảng Ngãi, the central coastal region, and the country at large.
M.H
