Vietnam Railways announced that early this morning (September 8), they successfully cleared fallen trees from the North-South railway line affected by Storm No. 3 in Hanoi. Several trains were delayed, and those departing from Hanoi were significantly behind schedule. All train services have now resumed as normal.
North-South railway line reopened after Storm No. 3 made landfall.
Fallen trees on the Gia Lam – Hai Phong and Yen Vien – Lao Cai lines have also been cleared, ensuring safety. The Bac Hong – Van Dien section still has multiple fallen trees, and the unit is working on resolving this issue. At Km20+40 – Km21+000, the water level has dropped to the level of the rail tops, and the unit has restored the speed limit to 15km/h.
On the Hanoi – Dong Dang line, heavy rain continues, with multiple trees down and water levels reaching the rail tops. The unit is closely monitoring the situation and working to clear the line as soon as possible.
On the Mai Pha – Na Duong and Chi Linh – Pha Lai lines, numerous trees and information poles have fallen onto the railway. The unit is organizing their removal to ensure the line is reopened as quickly as possible.
The Kep – Ha Long – Cai Lan line has been the most severely affected so far. Many trees and information poles have fallen onto the railway, and the unit is working to clear them. The Yen Cu and Ha Long stations, the Yen Cu supply route, and the Cai Lan supply route have all suffered roof damage, with the Ha Long station’s canopy completely stripped of its trim and basic canopy.
Regarding signaling, several information poles have fallen onto the railway, and many level crossing barriers are damaged.
Vietnam Railways stated that the units quickly cleared fallen trees from the railway lines, ensuring the safety of structures and railway transportation. The Hanoi Railway Signal Information Joint Stock Company organized repairs and provided warnings at the damaged level crossing barriers.
Currently, the North-South line is operating normally. The Hanoi – Hai Phong line continues to cancel passenger trains scheduled for September 8, as previously announced.
Earlier, Vietnam Railways had implemented measures to prevent Storm No. 3. Units were instructed to proactively inspect vulnerable areas, reinforce and ensure safety, strictly enforce patrol and guard duties at critical locations, and maintain 24-hour standby to promptly direct disaster response efforts. Contingency plans were also developed to handle potential adverse events during heavy rains and storms, ensuring the absolute safety of people, vehicles, equipment, workshops, and railway transportation.
To prevent damage and ensure the safety of people and vehicles, Vietnam Railways canceled 22 passenger trains. This included canceling the SE11/SE12 unified trains from September 9-12, all eight Hanoi-Hai Phong round-trip passenger trains on September 7 and two on September 8, the NA1/NA2 trains between Hanoi and Vinh on September 7, and the SP3/SP4 trains between Hanoi and Lao Cai on September 7.
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### PVI Insurance: Navigating the Storm with Over VND 400 Billion in Claims Paid to Customers Affected by Storm No.3.
A devastating storm, known as Storm No. 3, swept through northern provinces and cities, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The powerful storm resulted in casualties and extensive property damage. In the aftermath, an insurance company stepped up to provide compensation, with payouts totaling an astonishing 400 billion VND to those affected by the storm’s wrath.
“Bank Assesses Storm Damage to Restructure Debt and Reduce Loan Interest for Customers”
The banking sector is actively collating and updating information regarding the extent of damage incurred by their clients. While there has been no official announcement regarding specific relief measures for affected customers, such as repayment extensions, waivers, or reduced interest rates, banks are working to assess the situation and formulate appropriate support strategies.
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“Financial Relief for Quang Ninh: Exploring Credit Support for Customers Affected by Storm No. 3”
The Chairman of the People’s Committee of Mong Cai City has requested that banks defer debt and reduce interest rates on existing loans. In addition, they are encouraging new unsecured loans to provide much-needed financial support to local businesses and citizens. This initiative aims to stimulate economic growth in the area by enabling easier access to capital for reinvestment and business operations.
“A City’s Generous Support: Ho Chi Minh City Donates 120 Billion VND to Aid Fellow Citizens Affected by Storm No. 3”
On September 10, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee launched a donation drive to support communities affected by the devastating Storm No. 3.
“Free Transport of Relief Goods to the North by Rail and Air”
From September 11th, the railway sector and domestic airlines will offer free transportation for relief goods to those affected by Storm No. 3.
