A representative from Vietnam Railways Corporation stated that hundreds of workers had been addressing the incident since 14/3. They focused on removing rocks from the upslope embankment that posed a risk of falling onto the tracks and repaired the damaged railway section at km 768+800 to ensure operational safety.

Following the line's reopening, the railway sector prioritized freight trains. Passenger trains resumed service from 0h on 17/3.

Railway tracks damaged by falling rocks. Photo: VNR

During the disruption, the railway sector temporarily suspended four Hue - Da Nang tourist trains and halted train SE18 departing from Da Nang. Passengers on North-South trains such as SE8, SE6, SE10, SE4, SE2, and those traveling in the opposite direction were transported by automobiles between Lang Co station and Da Nang station.

Over the past three days, the Railway Transport Company canceled 12 passenger train services and transported 31 train sets carrying over 5,600 passengers. Over 3,200 tickets were refunded. Estimated transport cost damages exceeded 10 billion VND, not including infrastructure repair costs.

Thousands of passengers had to transfer by road due to the incident. Photo: Bao Xay Dung

Earlier on the morning of 14/3, rocks from a cliff face in a project construction area fell onto the railway through Hai Van pass at km 768+800. This incident broke the rail and caused freight train AH1's locomotive to derail.

After over six hours of remediation, the railway line was cleared at 14h05 on the same day, allowing some trains to pass. However, rocks continued to fall from the upslope embankment, forcing the railway sector to block the line again for repairs and to ensure safety.

Doan Loan