Vietnamplus

The People's Committee of Hoan Kiem district has decided to close the infamous "Train Street" and revoke all the licenses for businesses that violated the safety corridor of the nearby railway.

Barriers and warning signs in both Vietnamese and English have been erected and police officers have been deployed to enforce the closure of the famous train street in downtown Hanoi from September 16.

Hundreds of domestic and foreign visitors have flocked to the train street in Hanoi each day after a two-year hiatus induced by COVID-19 and closure for traffic safety.

As safety considerations gained urgency, Hanoi authorities have decided to shut down makeshift coffee shops on its famous Train Street.

As safety considerations gained urgency, Hanoi authorities have decided to shut down makeshift coffee shops on its famous Train Street.

The ‘train street’ in Hanoi is considered a terrifying challenge for foreign visitors to experience the feeling when the train snakes past just inches or so from their nose.

The railway line runs through a street in Hanoi, between two rows of houses, giving it the name of "train street".