Hanoi, November 17, 2025 – Discovery Group has successfully organized the High-Speed Rail Technology Strategy Conference with the participation of six leading global expert partners, aiming to discuss optimal technical solutions for the North–South High-Speed Railway Project.
The meeting, held on 17/11/2025, achieved high consensus, not only finalizing technical options for this key project but also opening a new chapter in comprehensive cooperation to develop Vietnam’s railway industry.
These outcomes are also critical foundations for Discovery Group and its partners to present to the Government a comprehensive and optimal solution suitable for Vietnam. They also serve as criteria for establishing a fully integrated technology transfer pathway.
7 KEY TECHNOLOGY DOMAINS UNIFIED
The technology partners, together with Discovery Group, analyzed and agreed on the most advanced solutions across 07 core technical sectors, ensuring the North–South High-Speed Railway meets international standards for safety, performance, and sustainability:
Integrated Infrastructure Technology: With infrastructure consisting of 60% bridges, 10% tunnels, and 30% ground foundation across complex terrain and natural disaster risks such as storms and flooding, Vietnam requires integrated technology solutions to build a safe, durable, modern, and fully compatible high-speed railway infrastructure.
Track Technology: Focus on ultra-precise design and load-bearing materials to ensure long lifespan and maximum stability for the 1,435 mm international-standard gauge at operating speeds of 320–350 km/h.
Rolling Stock Technology: Selection and optimization of locomotive and multi-purpose carriage designs (for both passenger and freight transport), ensuring energy efficiency and passenger comfort.
Signaling & Control Technology: Application of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2/3 as the foundational platform for traffic density management, collision prevention, and ensuring absolute operational safety.
IT & Systems Technology: Development of a smart operation system including network management, e-ticketing, real-time passenger information, and data security.
Operation Technology: Development of flexible business models and scheduling systems, optimizing transport capacity for 133.5 million passengers/year and 20 million tons of cargo/year.
Maintenance & Diagnostics Technology: Implementation of AI- and IoT-based predictive maintenance solutions using smart sensors to reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL HIGH-SPEED RAIL INDUSTRY
The greatest achievement of the meeting is the strategic consensus between Discovery Group and the technology partners regarding long-term cooperation.
The parties are committed not only to supplying technology for the North–South High-Speed Railway Project but also to jointly developing the entire railway sector of Vietnam. This cooperation includes:
Comprehensive Technology Transfer: Establishing large-scale technology transfer programs to help Vietnam master high-speed rail engineering.
Human Resource Development: Training a new generation of high-quality specialists and engineers to meet the demands of management, operations, and maintenance.
Domestic Industry Development: Promoting the target of more than 70% localization, building domestic supply chains and supporting industries, transforming Vietnam into a regional hub for production and maintenance.
Mr. Jurgen Czilinsky, Vice President of Discovery Group, stated:
“The November 17 event is a turning point. We have selected the best technical solutions, and more importantly, we have built a strategic alliance with the long-term goal of elevating Vietnam’s railway industrial capacity, ensuring that this project brings the highest macroeconomic and sustainable benefits to the Nation.”
Discovery Group is committed to continuing close coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the State Bank of Vietnam, and relevant authorities to complete all appraisal procedures in accordance with Government directives.
