Luxurious interior of the first double-decker tourist train in Hanoi

(Dan Tri) - The Hanoi 5-door train is designed with 5 double-decker seat cars and 2 specialized cars for tourists to check in. Each car has a capacity of 40 to 60 seats, with luxurious interiors.

On the morning of August 19, The Hanoi Train officially opened for tourists. Along with that, Vietnam Railways Corporation also launched a biometric ticket control system.

The train consists of 10 carriages, of which 5 are for passengers and are named after familiar windows associated with Hanoi's memories: Quan Chuong Gate, Cau Den Gate, Dong Mac Gate, Cau Giay Gate and Cho Dua Gate. Each name is like a piece of memory, reminding us of the image of Thang Long in the past.

Departing from Hanoi station, the train takes visitors through Long Bien, Gia Lam, Yen Vien, then to Tu Son (Bac Ninh) and back. The route depicts a journey to explore the scenery and life of the capital through the glass window.

The passenger compartments are named after the five gates of Hanoi.

The train is designed with 5 double-decker seats and 2 specialized cars for checking in. Each car has a capacity of 40 to 60 seats, with luxurious interiors and a unique style.

The upper floor features a large glass ceiling, allowing guests to enjoy natural light and the view outside. The interior is a combination of brown, red and white, both rustic and sophisticated, using velvet, wood and rattan. Partitions between the compartments create privacy, while the wooden floors evoke the train tracks rolling underfoot.

The highlight of the design also comes from the partitions decorated with Dong Ho paintings and oil paintings, recreating the architectural beauty and life of ancient Hanoi, bringing both aesthetic and nostalgic experiences to passengers.

The train cars are decorated with Dong Ho paintings and wooden interiors, accented with rattan and bamboo materials, bringing visitors back to traditional Hanoi.

The upper deck of the train is designed to be airy with natural light pouring through the glass ceiling, while the lower deck offers a warm feeling under yellow lights.

Here, visitors can enjoy breakfast while admiring the capital's landmarks through large windows.

The Indochine style interior creates a luxurious, antique look, evoking memories of old Hanoi. Bat Trang ceramic details along with wooden ceilings and walls make the space more intimate and cozy.

Both floors are equipped with large glass doors, opening up a clear view for visitors to easily enjoy the city landscape at many times of the day. Most of the seats and dining tables face outside, providing a complete experience when admiring the beauty of Hanoi through each window.

The train has a special design with seats facing outwards, along with large glass windows to help visitors have a complete experience when viewing the capital through the window.

The space inside the train cars recreates the characteristics of Hanoi with traditional arts (xam, ca tru), culinary quintessence (pho cuon, banh com, lotus tea) and handicrafts (Van Phuc silk, folk paintings), creating a lively and emotional cultural experience.

Ms. Tran Huyen Thuong (42 years old, Director of Tam Duc Phat packaging factory, Hanoi) is one of the first passengers to experience the Hanoi 5-door train.

She shared her excitement at enjoying traditional cuisine, listening to folk music and admiring the capital's landscape on a short journey. "Everything on the train is very neat, Hanoi culture is clearly shown through all 5 senses," she said.

Ms. Huyen Thuong chose traditional ao dai on her journey to the heritage of ancient Hanoi.

Not only is the interior meticulous, small details are also invested in by the management agency and cleverly incorporate hidden meanings about love for the country.

Unlike regular trains, the ticket for the Hanoi 5-door train is like a passport to the past with traditional cultural features of old Hanoi.

Train tickets are meticulously designed, recreating historical footage.

The Hanoi 5-gate train not only recalls the historical and cultural imprints of the capital, but also represents the dedication of Vietnam Railways Corporation and its partners in combining the preservation of traditional values with creative innovation, contributing to bringing the railway back to urban life in a more intimate and lively way.

With the support of Vietnam Railways Corporation and partners, the heritage train was launched in time to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, National Day September 2 and the 71st anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital.

Capital passengers experience biometric ticket control technology.

Also on this occasion, Vietnam Railways Corporation officially put into operation a ticket control system using biometric technology through citizen identification authentication at Hanoi station.

The 5-gate train is expected to be put into operation in September, with a frequency of 3 trips/day at the following times: 8:00, 14:00 and 20:00. These times allow visitors to see the capital at different times of the day with different beauties.

Photo: Xon Bui

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