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VNR proposes extending expiry date for locomotives, carriages

The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has asked the Ministry of Transport to propose Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc extend the expiry for locomotives and carriages by three years.

Railway sector strives for better service

 VietNamNet Bridge – Train travel is falling behind other forms of transport, as passengers are choosing air and roads ahead of the tracks.

Railway sector slashes fares to woo passengers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Railway Corporation will knock up to 50% off the fares for passengers buying tickets two months ahead of departure and increase stops of certain north-south trains from next month

Railway sector faces unprecedented challenges

 VietNamNet Bridge – The General Director of the Vietnam Railway Corporation has admitted that the railway industry is facing difficult challenges, and if the sector does not take prompt action, railway transport could cease.