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On November 22nd, the Ministry of Transport issued a document responding to the petition of residents living near the railway crossing at 5 Tran Phu Street, Cua Dong Ward, Hoan Kiem District (Hanoi).
In this regard, the Ministry affirmed its support for households engaged in tourism businesses and ensuring their livelihoods, but emphasized that these businesses must ensure the safety of tourists and train operations. Therefore, relocating and resettling households living within the railway safety corridor is an urgent requirement.
The Ministry of Transport has requested Hanoi to dismantle illegal constructions and relocate residents living within the railway safety corridor in accordance with the law; and to coordinate with relevant units to study the arrangement of a suitable area outside the railway protection zone to facilitate business for the households.
Local authorities need to publicize the approved boundary markers for the railway safety corridor to the local population.
Many foreign tourists expressed regret at not being able to enter the railway village (Photo taken on October 11).
In the coming period, the Ministry of Transport will direct relevant agencies to continue implementing solutions to restore order in railway corridors, requiring inspection and strict handling of violations; and completely clearing cases of encroachment and re-encroachment on land within the protected area of railway infrastructure and corridors.
For over a year now, the stretch of railway from the intersection with Dien Bien Phu Street to Phung Hung Street has been lined with numerous cafes, attracting many tourists who come to experience life alongside the train tracks.
"Coffee by the train tracks" has become a fun experience for many young people and international tourists recently.
Given the violations of the railway corridor and the potential danger to people's lives, the Ministry of Transport requested Hanoi to take action. On October 10th, functional forces in Hoan Kiem district controlled the area to prevent visitors from entering and taking photos on the railway tracks. Subsequently, residents in the Phung Hung area continued to submit petitions, hoping to preserve the railway-side cafes for tourism development.
