Tag: railway
Ministry asks for urgent repair of French-era bridge
The Ministry of Transport has requested the Vietnam Railway Authority and the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) to take immediate measures to ensure safety of Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi after the collapse of two concrete floor tiles on the bridge in May.
More than three million passengers have travelled the Hanoi Metro
Statistics from Hanoi Metro company show that, from its first day of commercial operation in November last year to May 26, more than 3.1 million passengers have used the Cat Linh-Ha Dong 2A line.
Coffee shops on train street in Hanoi reopen
VOV.VN - Coffee shops situated along the railway line in Hanoi have resumed business activities after more than two years of closure due to the national COVID-19 fight.
Luxurious tourist railway carriage to reopen from April 1
The Vietage, a high-end tourist railway carriage, will be reopened to travellers on the route between Da Nang city and Quy Nhon city of Binh Dinh province from April 1, according to the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR).
Work on Vientiane-Vung Ang railway expected to start in November
Construction of a railway linking Vientiane with the Vung Ang seaport in Vietnam’s central Ha Tinh province is expected to begin in November, the Vientiane Times reported, quoting an investor involved in the project.
Hanoi promotes public bicycle-sharing service
The government of Hanoi has approved the municipal transport authority’s plan to offer a public bicycle-sharing service in five inner-city districts in the capital city.
Vietnam’s railway freight transport to Europe affected by Russia – Ukraine conflict
International railway freight transport between Vietnam and Europe along the route through China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus and Poland to Germany and Western European countries is likely to be affected if railways from Poland to Belarus stop operation.
Two more metro trains to arrive in HCM City from Japan
VOV.VN - Two more trains of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line No.1 (Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien) are set to arrive in Khanh Hoi port in the southern city on March 11, according to the HCM City Urban Railway Management Board.
World Bank willing to support Hanoi’s urban transport development
VOV.VN - The World Bank (WB) is ready to assist the capital in implementing its urban transport development and infrastructure projects, especially with regard to the urban railway system.
First Da Nang-Europe freight train to be launched
VOV.VN - Rail Transport and Trade Joint Stock Company (Ratraco) has announced that a new rail freight linking Da Nang to Europe is expected to be launched in early March.