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High-quality HCMC-Da Nang train service launched
Trains SE21/22 operating between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang equipped with modern amenities, commenced operations on 27/04.
This marks the launch of the first high-quality train service on this route, aimed at accommodating the growing demand of passengers.
These trains have undergone upgrades and renovations from the finest existing carriages. The exteriors of the trains have been freshly painted in white, gray, and blue.
Internally, the carriages have been redesigned to be more spacious than traditional trains. The interiors are completely refurbished and are now equipped with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.
Each bed in the sleeper cars comes with a reading light, charging port, new mattresses, blankets, sheets, pillows, and curtains.
These are the first in the railway sector to upgrade and expand their restrooms to a width of 1.4 meters, compared to the usual one meter. The porcelain wash basins have been newly installed, and the facilities are equipped with exhaust fans and modern waste treatment systems to enhance the quality of service for passengers.
In addition to upgrading equipment and service quality on the train, the railway sector is investing in renovating and beautifying the waiting rooms at the railway stations.
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/traffic/high-quality-hcmc-da-nang-train-service-launched-4740001.html
Railway launches '5-star' train from Saigon - Da Nang on holiday
Passengers cannot help but be surprised when returning home and traveling on the holidays of April 30 and May 1 to experience the '5-star' train from Saigon - Da Nang.
On the morning of April 27, at Saigon Station (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam Railway Corporation opened the high-quality train SE21/22 (Saigon - Da Nang route), serving the travel needs of people. during the holidays April 30 and May 1.
SE21/22 ships have a completely new look compared to other types of ships. The ship is newly painted in white, gray and blue. Photo: Tuan Kiet.
Mr. Hoang Gia Khanh - General Director of Vietnam Railway Corporation said that the SE21/SE22 train is a new product in the product chain that contributes to improving service quality, connecting tourism, and economic development. regional society and culture.
Train SE21/SE22 has the best quality carriages selected by the Corporation to upgrade and renovate; The shells of the train cars are newly painted in white, gray and blue with the main image being the crane bird on the Dong Son bronze drum - a symbol associated with Vietnamese culture.
Train seats in the air-conditioned cabin can rotate 180 degrees. Photo: Tuan Kiet.
The carriage interior has been completely replaced. In addition to the 4-bed carriages, the train also has a carriage with 3 VIP compartments with 2 sofa-style seats suitable for passengers who want private space.
Another special feature is that for the first time, the railway industry introduced seats that can rotate 180 degrees, helping passengers adjust their sitting direction accordingly, without worrying about getting sick from sitting in the opposite direction when the train runs. In addition, upgrade, renovate and expand the toilet (from 1m to 1.4m) as well as replace and install modern equipment to prevent humidity and reduce odors.
Mrs. Tran Thi Binh and her husband were quite surprised to be able to take a high-quality train on the holidays of April 30 and May 1 to travel to Da Nang. Photo: Tuan Kiet.
Ms. Tran Thi Binh (65 years old, living in District 3) said that on the holidays of April 30 and May 1, she and her husband booked train tickets to Da Nang to travel. When she arrived at Saigon station, she learned that today she could ride the high-quality train that had just opened.
"Very surprised and lucky on this trip, my family was able to travel on such a new, modern train. The interior is clean, the decoration is very delicate and beautiful," said the female passenger.
On the opening day, the SE21/22 train was evaluated by passengers as having an attractive design and a clean, sophisticated interior decoration. Photo: Tuan Kiet.
The pair of trains SE21/SE22 will run daily on the Saigon - Da Nang route and vice versa. Train SE22 departs at Saigon station at 11am and arrives at Da Nang station at 6:55am the next day; while train SE21 departs from Da Nang station at 8:15 a.m. and arrives at Saigon station at 4:15 a.m. the next day.
The ticket price for the whole journey is about 500,000 VND for seats and about 900,000 VND for beds (price depends on time and type of seat).
Currently, Vietnam Railways is also investing in renovating, embellishing and putting into operation VIP waiting rooms to serve train passengers at Saigon station and Da Nang station. Passengers traveling on the SE21/SE22 train or some other high-quality trains will be provided with waiting rooms and separate exits to the station and boarding.
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