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).

Seeking a unique journey, two European travelers spent 20 hours on a high-end train between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam’s iconic railway has earned the top spot in Lonely Planet’s 2025 list of the world’s most amazing train rides.

A new luxury travel experience rolls out with Indochine-inspired interiors, swivel seats, and an onboard bar.

A newly upgraded train named “Hoa Phuong Do” (Red Flamboyant) featuring 20 cars designed in the distinct style of Hai Phong will soon offer tourists a premium railway travel experience.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Department of Transport of the northern province of Thai Nguyen and Vietnam Railway Corporation on December 28 launched the trial run of a Hanoi-Thai Nguyen tourism train.

Amid rising airfares, many travelers are shifting to train to travel in the coming National Day holiday, according to Bui Thanh Tu - Marketing Director of BestPrice Travel Company.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT)'s information centre officially launched a promotional video for railway tourism on July 9 in conjunction with the 64th founding anniversary of the sector in Vietnam (1960-2024).

Seeking a unique travel experience, Canadian tourists Eric and Sarah opted for a 5-star train journey from Da Nang to Hanoi, booking a VIP sleeper cabin for VND6.6 million ($260) per night.

During a luxurious journey from the ancient capital city of Hue to Da Nang on a 5-star train, a Germany tourist and his girlfriend was captivated not only by the stunning scenery but also by a variety of delicious dishes.

CNN Travel has published an article hailing the refurbished Revolution Express steam trains that will begin taking passengers either later this year or in early 2025, serving to connect Da Nang to Thua Thien-Hue.

With the rise in domestic air fares, train travel has been a new tourism trend in Vietnam.

Travelling by train is currently a new trend, as rising prices of domestic air tickets are leading to an increase of 10-15% in tour prices.

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.