Railways sector suffers 1.9 mln USD in flood damage

The initial loss of the railway sector is estimated at 50 billion VND (1.9 million USD) during the historic flood in the South Central region.

Wednesday, December 03, 2025 00:18

Workers repair the railway sections damaged by the flood. (Photo courtesy of the Vietnm Railways)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) — The railway sector suffered infrastructure damage stretching from Dieu Tri Station in Gia Lai province to Nha Trang Station in Khanh Hoa province and the initial loss is estimated at 50 billion VND (1.9 million USD) during the historic flood in the South Central region.

According to the Vietnam Railways' report, the flood caused railway congestion from November 17-25.

There have been 105 passenger trains and 65 cargo trains suspended from operations due to the flood.

During the train suspension, more than 35,000 free meals, including main and side dishes, were served to passengers on affected trains.

Besides, the sector has refunded 39,000 tickets equivalent to 24 billion VND (914,000 USD).

Although the North-South railway line has been repaired since November 25 (after 8 days of congestion), there are still many slow-running points.

To ensure train safety and to suit actual conditions, the railway sector is forced to adjust the passenger train schedule.

Specifically, the sector has temporarily suspended SE6/SE5 trains departing from Saigon and Hanoi stations from December 2-10; SE22/SE21 trains departing from Sai Gon and Da Nang stations on December 2-4 and 8-10.

Train suspension is notified on passengers’ phones and tickets can be returned at the website dsvn.vn or at the stations./.

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