The Vietnam Railways Corporation transported 15,334 packages of essential supplies to flood-hit communities across the south-central region from October 10 to November 24.

The Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced further service disruptions on several passenger and freight routes from November 25-27 due to severe flooding in the south-central region, particularly along the Dieu Tri-Nha Trang section.

Two foreign tourists stranded on a train in central Vietnam for two days made it to their flight home thanks to a railway attendant's selfless help.

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) announced the suspension of several passenger trains on November 19 due to worsening flood conditions in the south-central region.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed a set of special mechanisms and policies for the North-South high-speed railway project, including loans with 0% interest for up to 30 years and several financial and tax incentives to attract investors.

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to develop a railway project linking the two countries via China and Mongolia to strengthen transport connectivity and expand regional economic cooperation.

On the morning of October 23, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the fourth meeting of the Steering Committee for National Key Railway Projects. The meeting was connected online to 18 provinces and cities where railway projects are underway.

In August, nearly 2,700 passengers travelled on the Vietnam-China railway line, up 89% from the previous month.

Ho Chi Minh City is reviewing and proposing adjustments to its urban railway projects to better align with the city’s development needs following its recent administrative merger.

The first customer for Tet tickets arrived at Saigon Station at 2 am to book 10 tickets to ensure a safe journey home to celebrate Tet, which falls in mid-February next year.

Deo Ca Group is full steam ahead with a plan to connect the two central localities Da Nang and Hoi An through a new urban railway system, aiming to deliver faster, greener travel by 2030.

Experiences from countries with developed high-speed rail systems, such as Japan, South Korea, China, Germany, and France, offer valuable suggestions for Vietnam.

The provincial Department of Construction reported that the provincial People’s Committee had established a dedicated task force to study LRT system development.

Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh emphasized that the revision of the Railway Law aims to consolidate all special mechanisms for railway development projects into a single, unified legal foundation.

The National Assembly's Science, Technology and Environment Committee has urged the drafting agency to seek higher-level approval for special mechanisms and policies outlined in the amended draft of the Railway Law.

The draft Railway Law (amended) introduces provisions encouraging organizations and individuals to invest in railway infrastructure development through various contract models.

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

A symbolic reunion of the SE1 and SE4 trains marks 50 years since Vietnam’s national reunification.

Vietnam Railways launched special Reunification (North-South) Trains to celebrate national reunification.