Special train to celebrate the day of national liberation

At Hanoi station, train SE1 "Reunification Train", departing at 8:55 p.m. on April 29 to Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: Ta Hai

At Hanoi station, train SE1, "The Reunification Train", departed at 20:55 to Ho Chi Minh City. On the Ho Chi Minh City side, a special train numbered SE4 also departed from Saigon station to Hanoi in a joyful and exciting atmosphere amidst a forest of red flags with yellow stars, in harmony with the spirit of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.

Mr. Hoang Gia Khanh, General Director of Vietnam Railways Corporation, said that to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the railway organized a farewell ceremony for two "Reunification Trains" departing from Hanoi Station and Saigon Station today (April 29). The two trains symbolizing the North and South will "reunify" and meet at Da Nang Station tomorrow (April 30), recreating the two Reunification trains of the past, when the North and South were reunited and the country was united.

Two trains symbolizing the North and South will "reunite" and meet at Da Nang station tomorrow (April 30), recreating the two Reunification trains of the past, when the North and South were reunited and the country was united.

On this occasion, Vietnam Railways Corporation coordinated with other units to present gifts to passengers on the two "Unification Trains". On the journey, there will be musical performances performed by musicians and singers.

The railway industry also reduces 40% of train ticket prices for passengers who are: War invalids, people enjoying policies such as war invalids, sick soldiers, veterans, relatives of people with revolutionary contributions.

The railway industry also reduced train ticket prices by 40% for passengers who are: War invalids, people who enjoy policies such as war invalids, sick soldiers, veterans, and relatives of people with revolutionary contributions. The program is valid until May 9. Currently, nearly 1,100 train tickets have been sold to passengers who are people with revolutionary contributions.

During the April 30 and May 1 holidays, the railway has increased dozens of trains on all routes to meet passenger travel needs. To date, 141,000 train tickets have been sold, accounting for about 65% of the number of tickets supplied during this holiday.

Some pictures on the Thong Nhat train:

Young passengers eagerly traveled on the "full of joy" Thong Nhat train.

The staff on board prepare equipment, food... to serve passengers.

The ship is decorated according to the theme of the important holiday.

Railway attendants serving special train SE4 - Photo: Construction Newspaper

The 30/4 - 1/5 holiday this year lasts 5 days, so there are a lot of passengers going home by train or traveling.

Phan Trang

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/chuyen-tau-dac-biet-chao-mung-ngay-dat-nuoc-hoan-toan-giai-phong-102250430094055545.htm