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High-quality Hanoi - Dong Hoi train service launches

Starting 10/8, Vietnam Railways has launched a high-quality passenger train service connecting Hanoi and Dong Hoi (Quang Tri), with one-way ticket prices ranging from 600,000 to 1.1 million VND.

Train QB1 departs Hanoi station at 8:05 PM on even-numbered days, arriving at Dong Hoi station at 6:10 AM the following morning. The return train, QB2, departs Dong Hoi station at 3:20 PM on odd-numbered days, arriving in Hanoi at 4:15 AM the next day.

Train seating. Photo: Anh Duy

Train seating. Photo: Anh Duy

The 13-carriage train, manufactured in Vietnam, is equipped with Wi-Fi, climate control, 360-degree rotating seats, and berths with entertainment screens. Seat tickets start at over 600,000 VND, while berth tickets cost between 1 and 1.1 million VND depending on location. Discounts are available during the first 10 days of operation.

Each sleeping compartment includes 4 berths. Photo: Anh Duy

Each sleeping compartment includes 4 berths. Photo: Anh Duy

The train was built by Jinxin Vietnam Railway and Tourism Company using Chinese technology. A similar model previously underwent trials on the Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang route.

Doan Loan

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/khai-truong-tau-du-lich-chat-luong-cao-ha-noi-dong-hoi-4924225.html

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