The Ministry of Transport has just responded to the proposal of voters of Hoang Mai town (Nghe An) to move the railway station out of the town center. The reason is that this station has stopped operating for more than 15 years, causing environmental pollution and wasting land assets.

Responding to the petition, the Ministry of Transport said that since 2012, railways have not received adequate investment, the volume of goods and passengers by rail has decreased sharply, and the Cau Giat - Nghia Dan railway line has had to temporarily stop running trains.

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Inactive for more than 15 years, Cau Giat – Nghia Dan railway station is overgrown with weeds. Photo: KT&DT

Every year, the Ministry of Transport allocates funds for supervision and maintenance (inspection, protection of infrastructure, protection of works on the route, protection against encroachment on railway traffic safety corridors).

According to calculations, this railway line will still be maintained to meet future transportation needs. In the railway network planning for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, the Cau Giat - Nghia Dan railway line will continue to be maintained and operated.

Therefore, the Ministry of Transport said that in the coming time, the Ministry of Transport will direct the Vietnam Railway Authority and the Vietnam Railway Corporation to review, research, and evaluate the demand for passenger and cargo transport by rail to consider and decide on upgrading and renovating the Cau Giat - Nghia Dan railway line to restore train operations.

In addition, the Ministry will also direct relevant units to increase clearing of trees and grass, dredging ditches, and cleaning up to avoid affecting environmental sanitation in the area.