A tourist train service, “Phong Nha – Hue ancient capital: World heritage journey,” was launched at Dong Hoi station on August 28, connecting major heritage, historical, cultural and natural attractions in central Vietnam.

Vietnam’s railway operator began selling tickets on August 17 for the “Journey to Wonders – World Heritage Sites” train linking Hue with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri.

Vietnam’s National Day break offers four distinctive rail adventures, led by a new Hue-Phong Nha heritage train offering 50% discounts during its launch week.

Vietnamese railway staff recovered a bag left by a foreign passenger on train SE7, finding cash and valuables worth about VND65 million inside.

A project to develop the Hue–Phong Nha tourist train is being finalised, with authorities targeting the launch of the heritage rail service on September 1.

Heritage train services are reshaping Vietnam’s tourism landscape, turning every ride into an immersive encounter with the country’s terrain and people.

Spending nearly $20,000 for an eight-day rail journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, a foreign couple said the price was fully justified by the quality and unforgettable experiences aboard Vietnam’s most luxurious train.

More than a scenic journey along one of VN most stunning coastal rail routes, Hue-Da Nang “Central Heritage Connection” train is becoming a unique cultural tourism experience combining music, cuisine and landscapes to redefine modern rail travel.

Vietnam’s iconic Da Lat railway station and France’s Deauville-Trouville station have officially formed a heritage partnership linking two historic rail destinations more than a century old.

Vietnam Railways (VNR) is pulling out all the stops, with new upgrades and extra trains to cash in on the massive holiday travel flux during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 break.

The Hue–Da Nang route is positioned not merely as transportation but as a cultural journey along one of central Vietnam’s most scenic corridors.

French newspapers Le Figaro and Ouest-France have recently published features introducing SJourney, a luxury rail tourism service offering a trans-Vietnam travel experience.

Two upscale train experiences-"Hanoi 5 Cua O – The Hanoi Train" to Bac Ninh and "Hoa Phuong Do" to Hai Phong-are proving to be a major draw for travelers during the upcoming New Year holiday.

At 8 a.m. sharp, Nguyen Thuy Duong and her friends eagerly boarded a train unlike any other - the “Hanoi 5 Gates – The Hanoi Train,” a new cultural tourism journey that runs from Hanoi Station to Tu Son Station in Bac Ninh.

The Hanoi’s Five Gates train, also known as The Hanoi Train, is drawing interest from visitors to the capital city, marking the first time a tourist train has been specially designed to showcase Hanoi’s culture through a railway journey.

The “Hanoi Five City Gates” Train (The Hanoi Train) officially began operation on September 6, offering visitors a new way to explore the capital’s landmarks and travel to Tu Son in the neighbouring province of Bac Ninh.

On August 19, Vietnam Railways unveiled “The Hanoi Train,” a double-decker cultural experience where each carriage is themed after a historic city gate.

The tourism and railway sectors are suggested to jointly develop new products such as charter tourist trains, themed carriages showcasing regional culture and cuisine, and routes connecting heritage sites, festivals, and interregional destinations.

Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced it will launch “The Hanoi Train” on August 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).