Training human resources and connecting logistics infrastructure for railway system development: Practical experiences from France and Vietnam

On the morning of November 2, the University of Transport Technology cooperated with the Hauts-de-France Polytechnic University (France) to organize a seminar on training human resources and connecting logistics infrastructure to serve the development of the railway system: Practical experiences in France and Vietnam. The aim was to exchange and share experiences on human resource training and the connection of logistics infrastructure to support the development of the railway system, creating a forum for exchanging knowledge and international experiences regarding scientific and technological achievements in this field.

Attending the seminar from the Hauts-de-France Polytechnic University were Associate Professor Dr. Lê Thi Mười, in charge of international relations with Vietnam and Asia; and Associate Professor Dr. Abdelghani Bekrar, head of the Master's program in Logistics, who was a speaker at the seminar.

From the Railway College, there was Dr. Trương Trọng Vương, the Principal; and Master Nguyen Manh Cuong, a speaker at the seminar.

Representing the University of Transport Technology were Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Long, Rector; Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, Vice Rector; and Dr. Nguyễn Văn Lâm, Vice Rector.
The seminar also saw the participation of representatives from various agencies, leaders from universities and research institutes, the Vietnam Railway Corporation, sponsors, media agencies, and especially scholars and experts from around the world.

Overview of the Seminar on Training Human Resources and Connecting Logistics Infrastructure to Support the Development of the Railway System: Practical Experiences in France and Vietnam.

Speaking at the seminar, Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng stated that recently, the school has engaged in numerous collaborative activities with universities and research institutes both domestically and internationally, focusing on training lecturers, student exchanges, scientific research activities, and technology applications. These activities have contributed to enhancing the quality of human resource training and scientific research, supporting the mission of "Leading the Way" for the transport sector and contributing to the socio-economic development of Vietnam.

Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng emphasized that railways are a specialized field that plays a crucial role in the transportation infrastructure system. It has been identified as one of the three strategic breakthroughs that Vietnam needs to prioritize for investment to develop the economy and society while ensuring national defense and security, adapting to climate change, and promoting sustainable development. To develop a synchronous and modern railway system that meets practical requirements, the quality training of human resources and the construction of logistics connecting infrastructure are of paramount importance.

Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng - Vice Rector of University of Transport Technology delivered the opening speech at the Workshop

Recognizing this, the University of Transport Technology has collaborated with the Hauts-de-France Polytechnic University to organize the seminar to create a forum for academic exchange and to share experiences in areas related to human resource training and the connection of logistics infrastructure to support the development of Vietnam's railway system.

Leaders of University of Transport Technology presented flowers to the speakers

Leaders of the University of Transport Technology presented flowers to representatives of the units coordinating the organization of the Workshop.

At the seminar, various issues were shared and discussed by experts from Vietnam and France, including: training and developing high-speed railway human resources to meet the network planning for railways in the period of 2021-2030, with a vision for 2050 in Vietnam; the high-speed railway system in France: its development and operation process; the integration of high-speed rail systems with other transportation infrastructures in France; and the role and objectives of railway logistics infrastructure within the strategy for developing logistics infrastructure in Vietnam.

Dr. Ngô Thị Thanh Hương - Head of Science, Technology and International Cooperation Department, University of Transport Technology presented a paper on "Training and developing high-speed railway human resources to meet the railway network planning for the period 2021 - 2030, vision 2050".

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdelghani Bekrar - Hauts-de-France Polytechnic University shared the topic "High-speed rail system in France: Development and operation process".

MSc. Nguyễn Mạnh Cường - Railway College presented the report "Experience in training urban railway human resources at Railway College".

Dr. Trương Thị Mỹ Thanh - Head of the Department of Urban and Transport Planning, University of Transport Technology, reported on the topic "Railway logistics infrastructure: role and goals in the logistics infrastructure development strategy in Vietnam".

After the presentations, under the chairmanship of Dr. Ngô Thị Thanh Hương, Head of the Science and Technology and International Cooperation Department, the delegates engaged in lively discussions to further clarify the contents presented in the reports and presentations.

Delegates exchanged and contributed opinions at the discussion session.

Students of the University of Transport Technology talk with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdelghani Bekrar, speaker of the Conference

Delegates taking souvenir photos at the Conference

The seminar on Training Human Resources and Connecting Logistics Infrastructure to Support the Development of the Railway System: Experiences from France and Vietnam was a great success. With scientifically rigorous and practical reports, it is hoped that after the program, researchers, faculty members, and students of the university will gain additional valuable experiences and knowledge on improving human resource training and connecting logistics infrastructure to optimize the transportation of goods and support the development of the railway system.

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