Restoring the North-South railway after storm No. 13

By 11:00 p.m. on November 10, 2025, the Railway sector had restored the North-South railway line, the section passing through Xuan Lanh commune, Dak Lak province.

Clip of train passing through landslide area

Storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi) caused heavy rain and strong winds in the provinces from Quang Ngai to Tuy Hoa, damaging many railway sections and disrupting train operations. The area Km1136+850 in the Phuoc Lanh - Van Canh section suffered the most serious landslides, with some places reaching a depth of 9m.

Vietnam Railways has mobilized manpower, vehicles and equipment from three joint stock railway companies Phu Khanh, Thuan Hai and Nghia Binh, working continuously day and night with the goal of opening the route soon. Nearly 300 workers worked in three shifts, four shifts, building a temporary bridge consisting of two abutments, two pillars and three steel girder spans, ensuring that trains can pass through the landslide area at a speed of 5km/hour.

Workers building a temporary bridge

After a four-day interruption, the North-South railway has been cleared, and passenger and freight transport has officially resumed.

The Railway Industry continues to implement phase 2, constructing fixed works and permanently reinforcing the roadbed, ensuring long-term safety for the route.

AN THANH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khoi-phuc-tuyen-duong-sat-bac-nam-sau-bao-so-13-post822845.html