Discovery Group researches and proposes technical and financial solutions for the North-South high-speed railway project
Implementing the Government’s policy, Discovery Group proactively researches, surveys and carefully prepares for the North-South high-speed railway project. This is a key national project, approved by the National Assembly. The project is oriented to be implemented by the private sector with clear criteria. It is a large project with a length of 1,541 km, a track gauge of 1,435 mm. 74 trains, 1,184 train cars, 23 passenger stations, 5 freight stations, serving 133.5 million passengers and about 20 million tons of cargo. This is a large, difficult project assigned by the government to the private sector, choosing an investor with the ability to meet the implementation capacity is a big challenge.
Discovery, together with a team of experts, has researched, signed and decided to submit to the government to request investment in this project with the following criteria:
First, choose a high-speed train technology solution that is reputable, durable, suitable for weather and climate, has a speed of compliance, and can be upgraded. technology transfer
Second, Discovery and financial partners commit to arranging enough capital to implement this project
Third, Discovery and technology partners coordinate to transfer system training and human resources to deploy and operate the project
Fourth, Discovery works with leading domestic enterprises to optimize the localization of items such as: Infrastructure, rails, trains and automated operating systems
Fifth, Determined to build the project in the spirit of “Serving the Fatherland” Developing the Vietnamese Railway Industry
Sixth, build an ecosystem of TOD cities and super cities for synchronous development. attracting international investment
Seventh, Training generations of human resources and talents to contribute to the country.
In addition, Discovery always researches macro factors, always going hand in hand with the development of the country, specifically:
Capital solutions that do not cause pressure on public debt
Over the years, the capital problem has always been a big challenge for the North-South high-speed railway project. Discovery Group affirms that it will mobilize 100% of capital from enterprises and international partners, instead of depending on the state budget.
According to the group’s representative, this model not only helps reduce the burden of public debt but also opens up opportunities for strategic cooperation with global technology and financial corporations, creating a solid foundation for the feasibility of the project.
Leading, modern technology will become “Made in Vietnam”
Discovery Group chooses the European Railway Consortium (ERC) solution. Some key technologies included in the research include:
ATC (Automatic Train Control): automatic speed control system, ensuring safety at speeds up to 320 km/h.
Dedicated rail with standard gauge of 1,435 mm: completely separate from the road, eliminating the risk of collision.
UrEDAS – Earthquake detection system: exclusive technology of Japan, automatic emergency braking when detecting the first seismic wave.
Commitment to transferring technology to Vietnam
Not only stopping at implementation, Discovery Group said that the core goal of the group is to help Vietnam master high-speed rail technology. The transfer roadmap includes:
Training and developing domestic technical human resources.
Establishing an R&D center in Vietnam.
Gradually localizing production and operation stages.
Laying the foundation for a modern railway industry
If approved, Discovery Group’s proposal promises not only to give Vietnam a modern transport system on par with the world, but also to lay the foundation for a domestic high-speed railway industry – contributing to the country’s industrialization and modernization.
