Proposal to Move High-Speed Rail Station in Da Nang Near Tuy Loan River Embankment Route

Da Nang's Department of Construction has proposed a significant shift in the planned location for the North-South high-speed rail passenger station. The department submitted a report to the City People's Committee on June 5th, suggesting the station be moved from its current planned site in Hoa Khanh ward to an area near the intersection of National Highway 14B and the Da Nang - Quang Ngai expressway, approximately 5 kilometers southeast of the original location.

This proposed relocation is driven by several factors. The current site, located north of the Bà Nà - Suối Mơ road intersection with the North-South expressway, features steep, hilly terrain. This would necessitate extensive excavation and complex construction, increasing costs and project timelines. Furthermore, the surrounding land is limited by topography and existing projects, hindering the development of large-scale mixed-use urban areas or logistics centers. Connectivity to the city center and airport is also less convenient from the existing site.

The new proposed location offers more favorable conditions. The terrain is relatively flat, with low hills and agricultural land, making construction easier and reducing site preparation costs. Crucially, this site sits at the intersection of key transportation routes, including National Highway 14B, National Highway 14G, and the North-South expressway. This provides direct connections to the city center and airport via National Highway 14B and the Thang Long road along Cam Le River, creating an "emotional gateway" beyond mere infrastructure.

Moreover, the new site boasts sufficient land for dense, multi-functional urban development within an 800-1,000 meter radius of the station. This is expected to spur development in the western and southwestern parts of the city. It also presents an opportunity to develop a logistics center connecting rail, air, and industrial zones, enhancing links with the nearby city of Hoi An. The new location also offers a more balanced distance to other stations, being approximately 46km from Chân Mây station and 61km from Tam Kỳ station, compared to the current plan's 40km and 67km respectively.