Continuously flooded, voters propose upgrading the railway line through Di An City

The Ministry of Transport has an official dispatch on resolving and responding to the petitions of voters of Binh Duong province sent before the 4th session of the 15th National Assembly.

Previously, on January 19, voters had proposed upgrading the entire railway line and railway corridor through Di An city and the Ministry had approved the Vietnam Railway Authority and the Vietnam Railway Corporation to prepare for investment. However, after the first 6 months of 2023, the plan has not yet been implemented.

Faced with this situation, voters recommend that the Ministry of Transport continue to pay attention and direct the acceleration of project implementation to thoroughly overcome flooding and ensure people's lives and activities.

Voters propose to renovate and upgrade the entire railway line and railway corridor through Di An city to avoid flooding (Illustration photo)

Responding to voters' petitions, the Ministry of Transport said that the investment project: Renovation and repair of railway from Km0+000 - Km1+500, the railway line to Di An railway factory has been approved by the Ministry of Transport in terms of plan and budget for the implementation of the national railway infrastructure maintenance plan in 2023.

Currently, Vietnam Railways Corporation is preparing an economic and technical report, submitting it to the Vietnam Railway Authority for approval in the fourth quarter of 2023 as a basis for implementation and is expected to be completed in 2024.

The Ministry of Transport also sent a document to the People's Committee of Binh Duong province, directing the Vietnam Railway Authority and Vietnam Railway Corporation to urgently implement the project: Renovating and repairing the railway from Km0+000 - Km1+500, the railway line to Di An railway factory to collect water into the collection pit on the right of Ly Thuong Kiet street and the collection pit at the intermediate platform of Di An station, then flowing into the city's general drainage system.

"The completed project will overcome the flooding situation along the railway branch from Di An station to Di An train factory," said the Ministry of Transport.

The Ministry of Transport also requested the People's Committee of Binh Duong province to direct relevant agencies to clear the encroachment on the railway traffic safety corridor on the route to build a drainage system along both sides of the railway.

At the same time, coordinate with the Vietnam Railway Authority and Vietnam Railway Corporation in the process of implementing the project to ensure progress and quality in accordance with the provisions of law.

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