According to the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR), this morning, they are conducting test runs on the Long Bien and Duong Bridges.
“VNR is deploying personnel to inspect the safety of the bridges’ structures, ensuring the security of people and vehicles passing through. This afternoon (September 13th), train operations will resume on the lines crossing these two bridges,” a VNR representative stated.
Meanwhile, the North-South railway line has returned to normal operations after the section near Phu Ly (Ha Nam) was cleared of flooding. However, the SE20 train from Danang to Saigon remains suspended, and passengers can opt for a refund or switch to alternative trains. The route from Hanoi to Lao Cai will remain halted until September 15th.
Trains are being tested on the Duong Bridge on September 13th.
VNR attributed the disruptions to the impact of Typhoon No. 3 and subsequent floods, which caused extensive damage to railway infrastructure, including broken poles, snapped cables, fallen trees on tracks, flooding, landslides, damaged lighting, and barrier systems. These issues led to the suspension of train services on several bridges, including Viet Tri, Long Bien, Duong, and Bac Giang, and affected timetables on numerous other routes.
“The railway sector is working diligently to address these challenges and restore regular operations as soon as feasible,” the VNR representative assured.
Previously, all freight trains from the north (Lao Cai) to Hanoi were halted due to impassable conditions on the Long Bien Bridge and the belt road (Ha Dong – Van Dien) caused by the rising Red River. Passenger trains from Hanoi to Haiphong, which depart via the Long Bien Bridge, dropped off passengers at Gia Lam Station.
According to the Ministry of Transport, as of September 13th, 239 locations on national highways in the northern region (particularly in the midland and mountainous areas) remained cut off or congested. Many road signs have also been damaged. The ministry is collaborating with relevant authorities to divert traffic, provide guidance at hazardous sites, and strive for the swift reopening of these routes.
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