On November 22, the Ministry of Transport issued a document responding to the petition of households living in the railway hamlet - Tran Phu 5, Cua Dong ward, Hoan Kiem district (Hanoi).
The Ministry affirmed that it always supports households in tourism business and ensures their livelihoods, but the business must ensure the safety of tourists and train safety. Therefore, the relocation and resettlement of households living in the railway safety corridor is an urgent requirement.
The Ministry of Transport requested Hanoi to clear illegal constructions and relocate people living in the railway safety corridor according to legal regulations; coordinate with relevant units to study and arrange reasonable areas outside the railway protection area to create favorable business conditions for households.
Localities need to announce approved railway safety corridor protection boundary markers to local people.
Many foreign tourists regret not being able to enter the train street (Photo taken on October 11)
In the coming time, the Ministry of Transport will direct competent agencies to continue implementing solutions to restore order in railway corridors, requesting inspection and strict handling of violations; and completely clearing cases of encroachment and re-encroachment of land within the protection range of railway works and corridors.
For more than a year now, a series of coffee shops have sprung up along the railway section from the intersection with Dien Bien Phu Street to Phung Hung, attracting many tourists to experience life next to the railway tracks.
"Train Street Coffee" is an interesting experience for many young people and international tourists recently.
Faced with the situation of the railway corridor being violated, potentially endangering people's lives, the Ministry of Transport requested Hanoi to take action. On October 10, the functional forces of Hoan Kiem district controlled this area to prevent visitors from entering and taking photos on the railway. Afterwards, households in the Phung Hung area continued to send petitions, wishing to keep the railway coffee shop area to develop tourism.
