What is so special about the Hanoi - Dong Hoi train that it is considered a 'ground plane'?

The train, considered the “ground plane” of the railway industry, was officially put into operation on August 10. This train is expected to be a bridge for people from Hanoi to Dong Hoi (Quang Tri).

The Hanoi - Dong Hoi train is equipped with a modern seating system that can rotate 360 degrees - Photo: D.S.

On August 10, the Dong Hoi Railway Transport Branch ( Quang Tri ) confirmed that the high-quality train on the Hanoi - Dong Hoi route has officially been put into operation for the first time. This is considered the "ground plane" of the railway industry.

The passenger train consists of 13 high-quality carriages applying advanced technology, manufactured and built for the first time in Vietnam.

The train runs on the Hanoi - Dong Hoi railway and vice versa with a duration of 2 days/trip.

Hanoi - Dong Hoi departs at 20:05 at Hanoi station, arrives at Dong Hoi station at 6:10 the next morning.

Dong Hoi - Hanoi departs at 3:20 p.m. at Dong Hoi station, and arrives at Hanoi station at 4:15 a.m. the next morning.

The train's sleeping cabins are also improved in many features, and are especially clean.

The train is also equipped with the most advanced technology, serving the maximum needs of passengers, so it is considered the "ground plane" of the railway industry.

In addition to the wifi system and air conditioning, each bed is equipped with a TV.

The train is also equipped with an odorless, vacuum-cleaning system similar to an airplane. The seats can rotate 360 degrees; there is an electronically controlled braking system that prevents wheel locking in emergency situations requiring deceleration; and there is an axle temperature gauge to increase safety when operating the train.

Reception area in the cabin

Chairs and tables are elegantly decorated.

The train is promised to upgrade its passenger service.

The train has 6 soft sleeper cars and 5 soft seat cars, each soft sleeper car has 28 beds.

"In addition to changes in equipment, this train has also been upgraded many times to serve people in the most professional way," said a representative of Dong Hoi Railway Transport Branch.

Average ticket price is 620,000 VND/seat ticket, and 1,135,000 VND/sleeper ticket for the journey from Hanoi - Dong Hoi.

The Hanoi - Dong Hoi railway route is about 500km long. This luxury train will only stop at some major stations along the route. Travel time is nearly 10 hours.

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