Hanoi, Feb. 13 -- The 15th National Assembly (NA) heard a proposal and a verification report on the legislature's draft resolution on special mechanisms and policies for the development of urban railway networks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as part of its ongoing 9th extraordinary session in Hanoi on February 13.

Minister of Transport Tran Hong Minh presented the proposed resolution, highlighting the delays that have plagued urban railway projects in both cities since their construction in 2007. These delays, he explained, stem from a combination of factors, including complicated investment procedures, difficulties in resource mobilisation, and implementation hurdles.

Despite these setbacks, urban railway lines remain a critical compon...