More than 50 additional trains will be operated in various routes aimed at serving rising number of passengers during the coming National Day holidays (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – More than 50 additional trains will be operated in various routes aimed at serving rising number of passengers during the coming National Day holidays, according to the Vietnam Railways (VNR). From August 29 to September 2, as many as 35 extra trains equivalent to 17,000 seats will be mobilised for routes in the southern region, particularly between HCM City and Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Quang Ngai and Da Nang. In the north, the VNR will arrange additional 18 trains between Hanoi and Da Nang, Dong Hoi, Vinh and Lao Cai. Routes linking Hanoi with Lao Cai, Hai Phong, Dong Dang and Quan Trieu; and Yen Vien with Ha Long will have 10 return journeys per day as normal and more carriages will be connected in case of increasing demand. Tickets can be purchased at the website www.dsvn.vn, … [Read more...] about More trains arranged for National Day holiday
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Hue – Da Nang steam train to be restored to serve tourism
A steam locomotive in Vietnam. The old trains are set to resume their route between Da Nang and Hue (Photo courtesy Transport Newspaper) The Indochina Rail Tourist Service Company plans to restore the operation of steam trains travelling between the central city of Da Nang and Hue to serve tourists. The company said the restoration of the defunct steam train line has been prepared with an investment of 81 billion VND (3.6 million USD). As planned, three steam locomotives and 10 carriages have been repaired and decorated, while logistics services, stations, bridges and coal and water supplying systems will be restored at the stations of Kim Lien in Da Nang and Lang Co in Thua Thien-Hue province. According to the Hue tourist company, it has operated a carriage since 2016 for tourists travelling from Hue to Da Nang before exploring Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam by coach. Steam trains stopped operating in Vietnam from the 1990s, replaced by diesel-driven locomotives. … [Read more...] about Hue – Da Nang steam train to be restored to serve tourism
Huế-Đà Nẵng steam trains restored for tourists
A steam locomotive in Việt Nam. The old trains are set to resume their route between Đà Nẵng and Huế. — Photo courtesy Transport NewspaperViet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — The Indochina Rail Tourist Service Company plans to restore the operation of steam trains travelling between the central city of Đà Nẵng and Huế to serve tourists. The company said the restoration of the defunct steam train line has been prepared with an investment of VNĐ81 billion (US$3.6 million). As planned, three steam locomotives and 10 carriages have been repaired and decorated, while logistics services, stations, bridges and coal and water supplying systems will be restored at the stations of Kim Liên in Đà Nẵng and Lăng Cô in Thừa Thiên-Huế Province. According to the Huế tourist company, it has operated a carriage since 2016 for tourists travelling from Huế to Đà … [Read more...] about Huế-Đà Nẵng steam trains restored for tourists
The trains return to the roots
In the evening of February 2 (the 28th day of the last lunar month 2018), Hanoi Railway Station still full of passengers waiting to take their trains back home to enjoy Tet. Peach branches bearing the Tet culture of the North are carefully packed on board. In addition to peach blossoms, many bring along other flowers, candies and even pets to go home with them to celebrate Tet. For railway staff on North-South trains departing from Hanoi to Saigon Station, welcoming Tet on the trains has become so familiar to them. This year, they will welcome the New Year's Eve in Da Nang. The train is their second home. The trains offer free drinking water. Passengers can directly go to the last car to buy food or wait for the staff to pull the trolley over to give them many choices of meals. Instant noodles are the most popular food. Children are always the most eager when experiencing their train ride. While adults are often nervous, wishing that they can return home as soon as possible to reunite … [Read more...] about The trains return to the roots
Hanoi, Da Nang Spring Press Festivals open
The annual event includes 25 display booths presenting publications for the spring festival and Lunar New Year, published by central and local press agencies from across the country. The publications offer a comprehensive view of outstanding events in 2018 and predictions for 2019 in fields of economy, policy, society, security, culture, defense and foreign affairs. On this occasion, the Hanoi Journalists’ Association presented Ngo Tat To Press Award 2018. The festival will last until January 26. Yesterday, Da Nang Spring Press Festival 2019 opened with the participation of 17 newspaper agencies. This year’s event themed “Da Nang-based press agencies have always accompanied the city's development” features more than 200 copies of printed editions and magazines of local newspaper agencies and other press units, such as Da Nang Newspaper, Danang Radio & Television Station, Vietnam News Agency, Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper, People's Army Newspaper, Nhan Dan … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Da Nang Spring Press Festivals open