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Japan’s free old train carriages and Vietnam's attitude

Before deciding to offer 37 used carriages to the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR), Japan had presented many old carriages to other countries.

Bumps ahead for the giants of transport

After enduring months of losses, state-owned transport giants Vietnam Railways and Vietnam Airlines are pinning hopes on a financial lifebuoy to recover from the incurred losses – but even significant support may not be enough for them.

Rail sector hard hit by pandemic

State-owned giant Vietnam Railways (VNR) has faced many difficulties due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, leaving thousands of its workforce unemployed.

 

Smaller investment proposed for HCMC-Can Tho railway project

The Southern Institute of Science and Technology has submitted a new plan for the HCMC-Can Tho railway project to the Ministry of Transport, proposing reducing the investment in the project by US$200 million.

Trains get cancelled due to coronavirus

A total 152 trains have been suspended as travel demand plummets due to the novel coronavirus, leaving the railway sector facing losses of VNĐ90 billion (US$3.8 million) since the outbreak began, according to the Ministry of Transport.

 

Vietnam plans to develop railway industry

Vu Quang Khoi, director general of Viet Nam Railway Authority, talks about the country's plan to develop railways across the country.

 

PM approves plan to close illegal level crossings

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Tuesday approved the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR)’s plan to close illegal level crossings in crowded residential areas by the end of this year.

 

Airlines and railways offer generous discounts to lure southbound tourists

Vietnamese air carriers Vietjet Air and Vietnam Airlines, and Saigon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (JSC) have just unveiled their promotion programs that allow passengers to enjoy fare discounts of up to 98%

Hue plans to launch tourism promotion month at heritage complex

 Visitors both at home and abroad will have a chance to enjoy a special tourism promotion month at the complex of royal relics in Hue from September 2-30.