The railway section running from Dien Bien Phu to Phung Hung streets is now quiet.

 Many travellers came to the place but couldn’t get in

On October 10, the police put up barriers at the entrances to prevent tourists from entering the popular area.

In recent years, cafes have opened up along the tracks to serve the tourists who can sit and enjoy their drinks just inches from the railway tracks.

The Ministry of Transport urged Hanoi to ban tourism services offered on the side of the track.

Lao Dong/Dtinews

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