To celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025), the Viet Nam Railways Corporation (VNR) will operate a specially designed pair of trains under the name ‘Doan Tau Thong Nhat (Reunification Train), highlighting the profound historical significance of the milestone event.

The Reunification Train will be decorated with special designs to mark the National Reunification Day. Photo Vietnam Railways

According to VNR, the two trains named ‘Reunification Train’ were specially designed, bearing the mark of the historical event departing from the Ha Noi station and the Saigon station, and will meet in Da Nang. Specifically, on the evening of April 29, train SE1 will depart from the Ha Noi station and train SE4 from the Saigon station.

The two trains will meet at  noon on April 30, 2025 at the Da Nang station. These are two trains like a journey to look back at history, helping people understand and appreciate the value of peace today.

The pair of trains were decorated with images recreating the period of struggle for national reunification, helping passengers learn about a historical period of the whole country, and the railway industry in particular.

On the occasion, the railway sector is offering a 40% ticket discount to people who rendered service to the revolution, including war invalids, sick soldiers, veterans, and relatives of fallen or honoured soldiers. This special offer is valid for tickets purchased between April 24 and May 9 and can be redeemed directly at railway stations upon presentation of valid documentation.

From now until the end of the April 30 and May 1 holidays, in a creative digital initiative, passengers purchasing tickets during the holiday period will also contribute to building a virtual ‘Reunification Train’ on the online ticketing platform. For each successful booking, a national flag will appear on the system, symbolising national pride and unity.

Previously, the railway industry organised early ticket sales and added more trains on key routes compared to normal days, in order to meet the increased travel demand of people, ensuring that passengers can easily buy tickets to have a complete holiday.

In addition, during the April 30 and May 1 holidays, on the Ha Noi - Ho Chi Minh City route, in addition to the 5 pairs of Thong Nhat passenger trains running daily, there will be 2 more SE9 services on April 29 and 30 from the Ha Noi station to the Saigon station.

For destinations in the central region, there will be 4 more Saigon - Da Nang trains; 8 from Saigon to Quy Nhon, 6 from Saigon to Nha Trang, 2 from Saigon to Phan Thiet, 2 from Ha Noi to Da Nang and 4 from Ha Noi to Dong Hoi...

Reporting by GIA MINH - Translating by ANH THU