Heavy rain and floods in the Central region have forced many train routes to be canceled, run slowly, and wait at stations.

Vietnam Railways Corporation said that on October 29, many trains on the North-South route had to be canceled, run slowly, and wait at stations due to the impact of heavy rain and floods in the Central region.

Railway industry organizes safe transportation for 4,576 passengers

The railway industry has cancelled trains SE1, SE19 and SE20 departing on October 29. Trains SE2, SE3/4, SE5/6, SE7/9 and SE9/10 are still running, however, due to the unforeseen time of the route opening, the trains are delayed for many hours, waiting at the stations waiting to transfer from Huong Thuy Station to Dong Ha Station and vice versa.

Passengers with tickets to stations beyond Dong Ha and Hue today will have their tickets returned free of charge within 30 days from the date of departure stated on the ticket.

Vietnam Railways Corporation said that as of 10:00 a.m. on October 29, the railway industry had safely transported 4,576 passengers from Huong Thuy Station to Dong Ha Station and vice versa. While the train was waiting to be transferred, passengers were served free meals and drinks.

According to Vietnam Railways Corporation, the flood situation in the Central region is still complicated. On October 27 and 28, many sections of the railway line passing through Hue City were flooded up to nearly 1 meter deep.

The railway industry is increasing patrols, inspections, and arranging personnel to be on duty at key locations to promptly respond to incidents and ensure absolute train safety.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/mien-trung-mua-lu-lon-hang-loat-tuyen-tau-phai-huy-chay-cham-nam-cho-o-ga-post820540.html