Tag: Vietnam Railways
VND2.2 trillion project proposed to improve railway connections with China
The Vietnam Railway Project Management Board under the Ministry of Transport has submitted to the ministry a project with total investment of over VND2.2 trillion (US$95.88 million) to improve railway connections between Vietnam's Lao Cai Station and China's North Hekou Station.
Vietnam Railways starts selling tickets for passengers
VOV.VN - National train operator Vietnam Railways (VNR) resumed selling tickets on October 12 for both the North-South route and the Hanoi-Hai Phong route following several months of suspending its operation.
First container train from Vietnam to Belgium launched
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) said on July 20 that it will organise the first container train transporting goods from the nation to Belgium, with the journey set to depart from Yen Vien station and arriving at Liege in Belgium.
VNR asks for US$34.77 million in non-interest loans
The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has proposed borrowing non-interest loans worth VND800 billion (US$34.77 million) to deal with its difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Railway businesses focus on cargo transport to reduce pandemic impacts
Heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has made great efforts to reduce losses by actively targeting cargo transport instead of just passenger transport.
High-speed railway imperative for Vietnam’s development
Due to Vietnam’s natural features and geography, the development of a high-speed railway is imperative and any delays will hinder socio-economic growth, Chairman of Vietnam Railways Vu Anh Minh has said.
Public transportation hubs fall quiet ahead of Tet
VOV.VN - Unlike in previous years, bus services, railway stations, and airports nationwide have seen a huge drop in passengers at this time of year as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is several days away.
Certain train services canceled due to COVID-19
The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) canceled a number of train trips scheduled for the Lunar New Year holiday, Tet, as scores of people changed or returned their booked train tickets amid fears over the resurgence of COVID-19.
Vietnam Railways Corporation hard hit by COVID-19
The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has lost VND1.32 trillion (some US$56.8 million) in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic and flooding in the central region.
Vietnam Railway Corporation braces for US$85 million loss
The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) faces the most difficult period in its history due to the COVID-19 pandemic and flooding in central Vietnam, according to VNR chairman Vu Anh Minh.
