Opening Ceremony of the Short-Term Training Course on Basic Knowledge of Railways and High-Speed Railways

On the afternoon of July 15, 2025, the University of Transport and Communications collaborated with Hop Luc Construction Joint Stock Company to hold the opening ceremony for a short-term training course on basic knowledge of railways and high-speed railways. Attending the ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc – Vice President of the university – and distinguished leaders of various university units. Representing Hop Luc Construction Joint Stock Company were Mr. Le Anh Dung – Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors – along with other company leaders and the trainees of the course.

Overview of the opening ceremony

In his speech at the opening ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc – Vice President of the university – emphasized that this is an important event marking a promising new step in the collaboration between the university and the company to train high-quality human resources that meet the practical demands of the transportation sector, especially in the field of high-speed railways.

With a history of 80 years of establishment and development, the University of Transport and Communications proudly stands as a leading training institution in transportation. It is the only university in Vietnam offering comprehensive specialized programs in the railway sector, such as railway construction, signaling and train control, locomotive and rolling stock, and transport operation. Guided by the philosophy of “Pioneering – Responsibility – Adaptability,” the university always recognizes its responsibility to lead in scientific research and technology transfer; with a vision to expand globally and conquer academic and technological peaks; while consistently listening to and collaborating with leading enterprises to learn and develop together. The ultimate goal is to create the best educational and technological products to serve society.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc – Vice President – delivered a speech at the opening ceremony

At the opening ceremony, Mr. Le Anh Dung, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hop Luc Construction Joint Stock Company, expressed his honor and delight in establishing a strategic partnership with the university for implementing training programs, student internships and exchanges, and technology transfer between the two parties. For Hop Luc Construction, the university is not only a strategic partner but also a senior advisory unit accompanying the company in developing a workforce that is professionally competent, practically experienced, and closely integrates theory with practice in the construction field.

In the context of the country’s push for infrastructure modernization and deep integration, the railway sector—especially high-speed railway—is increasingly affirming its key role within the national transport infrastructure system. Against this backdrop, today’s training course is not merely a short-term program but also a long-term strategic step by Hop Luc Construction and the University of Transport and Communications to strengthen internal capacities, aiming to master large-scale projects and actively contribute to the comprehensive, modern, and sustainable development of the nation’s infrastructure.

Mr. Le Anh Dung – Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hop Luc Construction Joint Stock Company – delivered a speech

Through the opening ceremony, Hop Luc Construction Joint Stock Company and the university expressed their confidence that with a team of experienced, dedicated lecturers deeply knowledgeable about industry practice, the University of Transport and Communications will deliver a quality, well-structured training program closely aligned with the development needs of the modern transport sector—especially in railways and high-speed railways. This will enhance the quality of human resources by training engineers and technical staff to master advanced technologies, enabling them to progressively participate more deeply in railway construction and infrastructure development.

Distinguished delegates and trainees took commemorative photos

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