Why Da Nang wants to move the North-South high-speed rail station from Hoa Khanh?

Da Nang City's Department of Construction has proposed shifting the planned passenger station for the North-South high-speed rail project. The current proposed site in Hoa Khanh is slated for relocation to an area near the intersection of National Road 14B and the Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressway, approximately 5 kilometers southeast of the existing plan.

The department cited the significant expansion of Da Nang's urban and economic development space following its merger with Quang Nam province as a key reason for the review. This expansion has created new opportunities for land and infrastructure development, supporting the city's ambition to become a hub for public transport-oriented development (TOD).

The existing site in Hoa Khanh faces challenges, including steep, hilly terrain that would necessitate extensive earthworks, complex construction techniques, and higher costs. Furthermore, limited surrounding land due to terrain and existing projects hinders the development of large-scale mixed-use urban areas or logistics centers. Connectivity to the city center and airport is also considered less than ideal.

In contrast, the proposed Ba Na commune location features relatively flat terrain with low hills and fields, which is expected to simplify construction and reduce land leveling costs. This area is also strategically positioned at the intersection of major routes like National Road 14B, National Road 14G, and the North-South expressway. The new site is anticipated to foster development in the western and southwestern parts of the city, offering ample land for dense, multi-functional urban development around the station and facilitating logistics center development connected to the rail network.