The first double-decker train in Hanoi to depart on August 19

Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) announced that from August 19, 2025, the unit will launch The Hanoi Train, also known as the "Hanoi 5-gate" train. The train is designed with 10 cars, 2 floors, each car named after a familiar gate of Hanoi. Footprint Travel

This is an activity to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2. Currently, the units are rushing to complete the work in time to put the train into operation on schedule. Currently, Vietnam Railways has not opened ticket sales for this journey.

The Hanoi Train consists of 10 double-decker carriages, appearing for the first time in Vietnam. Of which, 5 passenger carriages are designed with themes related to 5 famous gates in the history of Thang Long - Hanoi: Quan Chuong Gate, Cau Den Gate, Dong Mac Gate, Cau Giay Gate and Cho Dua Gate.

In the initial phase of operation, 7 trains will be put into operation with 3 trips/day, departing from Hanoi station, passing through Long Bien station, Gia Lam station, Yen Vien station, Tu Son station (Bac Ninh) and returning to the starting point. Fixed departure times include: 8:00 am; 2:00 pm and 8:30 pm.

The interior space of the train has a classic and modern feel, with large windows that open wide so that passengers can admire the scenery of the capital from a different perspective. The design of the train cars aims to combine transportation with the needs of resting, experiencing culture and taking photos, suitable for the tastes of locals and tourists.

In the coming time, the train is expected to add restaurant cars and coffee cars, gradually forming a closed tourism ecosystem on the rails.

Different from traditional means of transport , "The Hanoi Train" is positioned as a mobile cultural space, where passengers can participate in musical activities, mini exhibitions, interactive conversations, and experience Hanoi memories through a modern approach.

Integrating cultural elements into public transport activities is not a new model in the world, but is still quite new in Vietnam. The Hanoi Train can be seen as a positive stepping stone, opening up a feasible direction in preserving urban heritage associated with modern social activities.

Previously, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, VNR also organized a pair of trains named "Reunification Train", as a meaningful journey, contributing to arousing national pride, solidarity and aspiration for national development.

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