A luxury train service has been launched from HCM City to Da Nang following the start of a recent similar service to the central city from Hanoi.

The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) is expediting the refurbishment of interiors and installation of various amenities for the forthcoming tourist trains connecting two renowned destinations in central Vietnam, Hue and Danang.

A train route connecting Da Nang and Hue of Thua Thien – Hue province named “Central Heritage Connection” will be put into operation in late March on the occasion of the Liberation Day of Thua Thien – Hue (March 26) and Da Nang (March 29).

Louis Vuitton and a number of French fashionable companies are keen to launch a luxury antique train between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to serve tourists, according to details given by French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet.

In an attempt to improve service quality and serve passenger demand, the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has worked with localities, including Thua Thien – Hue, to boost its heritage tourism connection.

Two high-quality trains SE19 and SE20 were launched into operation on the Hanoi – Da Nang route on October 20 by the Vietnam Railway Corporation.