Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Railway Transport JSC (Haraco)has said that it will run extra passenger trains on the Hanoi – Lao Cai route,starting from September, to meet the rising travel demand to the resort town of SaPa.
There are currently only passenger trains running atweekends. From September 5, services from Hanoi to Lao Cai will be available onMondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Trains will depart from Hanoi Railway Stationat 10pm and arrive at Lao Cai Railway Station at 5:55am.
From Lao Cai to Hanoi, services will be available on Wednesdaysand Sundays, starting from September 7. Trains will leave Lao Cai at 9:30pm anddrop off passengers at Hanoi Station at 5:25am.
Fares range from 330,000 to 350,000 VND (14.11 – 14.96 USD)per person per trip.
Haraco has also announced more trains will be put intoservice on the routes connecting Hanoi with Vinh (Nghe An) and Dong Hoi (QuangBinh) between August 31 and September 4.
It is offering special deals “Buy four pay for three” and “Buyeight pay for six” for passengers on the Hanoi – Hai Phong route./.