In May, a train equipped with 20 recently designed luxurious carriages will commence operations, offering passengers a trip from Hanoi to Hai Phong.
The head of Hai Phong’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Tran Thi Hoang Mai, stated that the high-end train is slated to start operations before May 13 in honor of the city’s 70th anniversary since being liberated from French rule.
The train consists of twoVIP carriages, with each carriage containing 16 individual reclining seats along with five sections of twenty-seater couches spread across three separate areas.
The premium compartments feature natural wood flooring, sophisticated interiors, complimentary Wi-Fi access, along with a bar area hosting live music shows.
The leftover 18 carriages provide 56 rotating seats, plastic flooring with carpets, stone-textured plastic walls, along with ornamental LED ceilings.
Authorities in Hai Phong anticipated that the new train would boost railway tourism and offer a distinctive experience for visitors.
The cost of tickets for the train has not been revealed yet.
In the last half-decade, the Hanoi – Hai Phong railway, covering a distance of 102 kilometers, has gained popularity as a destination for culinary excursions. Official figures show that in 2024, over 1.5 million travelers opted for rail travel between these two cities, marking an increase from approximately 1.4 million passengers recorded in 2023.
Lately, numerous high-end trains have been launched on routes to Vietnam’s top tourist spots, elevating the traveling experience for visitors.