Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has abolished and adjusted some administrative procedures in the rail sector to speed up rail infrastructure development. Vietnam’s government website reported on Jan. 22 that the ministry eliminated several rail-related procedures effective Jan. 1.
The changes follow Decision No. 2,267 (2,267/QD-BXD), announced by the ministry on Dec. 10. Under the decision, the ministry’s approval process for commercialization policy for rail line-connection projects was scrapped, along with the Vietnam Railway Authority’s procedure for issuing safety assessment certificates for urban rail systems.
The decision also reorganized responsibilities among agencies. The Vietnam Register will issue safety and environmental compliance certificates for rail vehicles, while the Vietnam Railway Authority will oversee rail vehicle registration and issue operating permits.
Permits related to rail connections and approvals to install or remove level crossings will be handled by the Vietnam Railway Authority or provincial and municipal people’s committees. Certification for specialized personnel, including rail inspectors, was newly assigned to the Vietnam Register. The Ministry of Construction will retain authority to approve plans for maintaining and managing rail facilities.
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