North-South reunification trains officially run smoothly again

With a spirit of urgency and high determination, at 11:00 p.m. on November 10, 2025, the Railway sector restored the North-South railway line, the section passing through Xuan Lanh commune, Dak Lak province.

As reported, storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi) caused heavy rain and strong winds in the provinces from Quang Ngai to Tuy Hoa, many sections of the North-South railway were damaged, disrupting train operations. In particular, the area Km1136+850 in the Phuoc Lanh - Van Canh section suffered the most serious landslides, with some places reaching a depth of 9 meters.

Faced with that situation, the Vietnam Railway industry determined this to be an urgent task, so it promptly mobilized forces, vehicles and equipment from three railway joint stock companies Phu Khanh, Thuan Hai and Nghia Binh, focusing all efforts on overcoming the problem, with the goal of clearing the route in the fastest time.

The freight train ran a test load on the night of November 10.

According to the plan, in phase 1, mobilized forces will build a temporary bridge consisting of two abutments, two pillars and three steel girder spans, ensuring that ships can pass through the landslide area at a limited speed of about 5 km/h.

To speed up the construction progress, the railway sector has opened a service road connecting National Highway 19C to the landslide area, creating conditions for trucks to transport materials. Along with that, trains carrying rocks and technical materials have also been arranged to run to both ends of the landslide, shortening the time to supply materials.

Surveying and measuring the terrain were carried out in parallel to adjust suitable solutions, ensuring both technical and safety for the construction force in complex geological conditions. Nearly 300 workers were divided into many construction teams, working in three shifts, four shifts, day and night with high determination to clear the route as soon as possible.

Previously, hundreds of railway workers, not afraid of danger, worked day and night to fix the problem.

After a four-day temporary interruption, trains can now run smoothly on the North-South railway through the landslide area at a speed of 5km/h. Passenger and freight transport has officially resumed.

Next, phase 2 will be implemented, with the construction of permanent works and reinforcement of the roadbed to ensure long-term safety for the route.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Giao-thong/-cac-chuyen-tau-thong-nhat-bac-nam-chinh-thuc-chay-thong-suot-tro-lai-i787671/