UTT partners with KORAIL to promote training, research, and transfer of modern railway technology

On April 1, the University of Transport Technology (UTT) and the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to mark an important step in establishing bilateral cooperation relations, aimed at training high-quality human resources and applying advanced technologies to serve Vietnam's railway industry. The signing ceremony was chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Long - Rector of the University.

Attending the signing ceremony, from the Korea Railroad Corporation side were Mr. HAN Moon-Hee, Chairman and General Director; Mr. Kim Won-Eung, Deputy General Director in charge of International Business; Mr. Kim Goon Soo, Vice President of the Infrastructure Headquarters; Mr. Hwang Jaisick, Director of International Cooperation, along with representatives from functional departments and divisions.

From the Vietnam Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (TRV) side were Ms. Trần Thị Huệ Chi - Chairwoman of the Board of Directors; Mr. Phạm Trần Phú - Board Member. From the University side, attendees included Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng - Vice Rector; representatives from the Department of Science, Technology & International Cooperation, Training Department, Faculty of Transport Economics, Faculty of Construction Engineering, Faculty of Information Technology, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, High-Speed Railway Center, along with interested lecturers.

Overview of the Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony Between the Two Units

In his speech at the event, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Long stated that the University of Transport Technology, under the Ministry of Construction, has 80 years of development history and extensive experience in training human resources for the traditional railway sector. However, electrified and high-speed railways represent a new direction with modern technological requirements, necessitating the acquisition of experience from developed countries.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Long - Rector delivering his speech at the signing ceremony

In his speech at the signing ceremony, Mr. HAN Moon-Hee, Chairman and General Director of KORAIL, highly appreciated the role and potential of the University of Transport Technology in training and research. Today's cooperation signing is the starting point for a long-term partnership in building training programs, sharing experts, transferring technology, and providing technical support between the two sides.

Mr. HAN Moon-Hee, Chairman and General Director of KORAIL, delivering his speech at the signing ceremony

Representatives of the leadership of the two units signing the cooperation agreement memorandum

According to the content of the Memorandum of Understanding, the two sides aim to implement cooperation in fields such as training, research, and technology transfer. Specifically, UTT and KORAIL will coordinate to develop in-depth training programs on advanced railway technology, suitable for the trend of smart transportation infrastructure development. The two sides also commit to organizing professional seminars, academic exchange programs, expert sharing, and experience exchanges to enhance the capabilities of lecturers, staff, and students.

Representatives of the leadership of the units taking commemorative photos at the signing ceremony

Leaders from both units expressed their joy and expectations for a long-term, substantive, and effective cooperative relationship. This signing event not only contributes to improving the quality of training and research at UTT but also opens up new opportunities for students and lecturers to access modern technologies and an internationalized environment.

In 2025, the University of Transport Technology plans to admit 6,000 targets, including majors in Highway Management, Operation, and Maintenance; High-Speed Railway Engineering Technology... This is a great opportunity for candidates who love the field of smart transportation, advanced technology, and aspire to become key human resources for national-scale infrastructure projects.

UTT's chain of activities for training cooperation, research, and human resource development in the high-speed railway sector:

• Establishment of the High-Speed Railway Center at the University of Transport Technology
• UTT Cooperates with VNR to Develop High-Speed Railway Human Resources
• Strengthening Research Cooperation with the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI)
• Training Cooperation - A New Step in the Railway Sector Human Resource Development Strategy
• Announcement on Studying Two Programs Simultaneously or Transferring to High-Speed Railway and Urban Railway Majors

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