The "Hoa Phuong Do" train is a tourism product deeply rooted in the unique identity of Hai Phong, and it is expected to become a new favourite for visitors.
The launch of the high-quality train named "Hoa Phuong Do" (Red Flamboyant) in Hai Phong city on May 10 (Photo: VNA)
Hai Phong (VNA) - Vietnam Railways (VNR), in coordination with the Hai Phong municipal authority, held a ceremony on May 10 to announce the recognition of Hai Phong station as a "tourist destination" and launch a high-quality train name🥃d "Hoa Phuong Do" (Red Flamboyant).
This formed part of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the port city's liberation (May 13, 1955 - 2025).
To meet the growing demands of passengers, the VR has undertaken a comprehensive renovation and upgrade of its passenger carriages, featuring luxurious interiors and modern amenities.
Notably, this is the first time the railway industry has introduced a VIP carriage with 34 seats, featuring Indochine-style interiors. Each carriage includes spacious handwashing areas, and modern restrooms. Additionally, the train offers 64-seat standard carriages with flexible ticket pricing to cater to the diverse travel demands of passengers.
According to Dao Anh Tuan, General Director of the Railway Transport JSC, the operation of the high-quality "Hoa Phuong Do" train demonstrates the railway sector's strong commitment to renewing its mindset and continuously improving service quality, thus making rail travel a top choice for the green tourism trend.
The train offers 64-seat standard carriages, including a VIP carriage with Indochine-style interiors. (Photo: VNA)
The "Hoa Phuong Do" train is a tourism product deeply rooted in the unique identity of Hai Phong, and it is expected to become a new favourite for visitors, he added.
Hai Phong station is the 12th location in Hai Phong to be recognised as a tourist destination. Built in 1902, this is one of the oldest and most historically significant railway stations. With its classic French-style architecture, Hai Phong station is not only a transport hub but also a landmark rich in historical, cultural, and artistic values, closely connected to the formation and development of the port city.
Tran Thi Hoang Mai, Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the recognition of Hai Phong station as a "tourist destination" is a well-deserved acknowledgment of a heritage site that preserves the city's historical and cultural imprints. She affirmed that the station will serve as a cultural and tourism rendezvous and a starting point for visitors to explore the beauty and renowned culinary delights of the city.
The event marked the initial result of close collaboration and joint efforts between the railway sector and the municipal authorities for a common goal of unlocking the city’s tourism potential of Hai Phong through rail transport, opening up new pathways for tourism development in the future, Mai noted./.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Hai Phong’s Liberation Day (May 13, 1955 –2025), the Vietnam Railways Corporation, in coordination with Hai Phong city, held a ceremony on May 10 to announce Hai Phong Station as a tourist destination, and officially launch the high-quality train named Hoa Phuong Do (Flamboyant Flower) on the Hai Phong – Hanoi route.
Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) said the two services, which departed from Hanoi (SE1) and HCM City (SE4) on April 29, were more than just a special service to mark the Liberation of the South.
April marks a historic time for the nation. Fifty years ago, from this very place, soldiers set off to the frontlines with the dream of a united Vietnam. Now, five decades later, a new generation sets out—not for war, but to join the anniversary of reunification.
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