According to the plan, on the evening of April 29, train SE1 will depart from Hanoi station and train SE4 from Saigon station. Both trains are expected to meet at 12 noon on April 30 at Da Nang station, creating a symbolic image of the connection between the two regions of the country. In particular, the train cars on this journey are specially designed, bearing cultural and historical imprints, aiming to bring passengers a meaningful and profound experience.
Special train car design on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification
In order to show gratitude to those who have contributed to the revolution, the railway industry has applied a 40% discount on ticket prices for groups such as war invalids, sick soldiers, veterans and relatives of those who have contributed. The program takes place from April 24 to May 9, tickets are sold directly at stations and passengers need to bring confirmation documents when buying tickets as well as when boarding the train.
In addition, to meet the increased travel demand during the April 30 - May 1 holidays, the railway industry has added more trains on key routes. Specifically, the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City route will have 2 more SE9 trains on April 29 and 30, in addition to 5 pairs of Thong Nhat trains operating regularly. Other routes such as Hanoi - Hai Phong, Saigon - Da Nang, Saigon - Nha Trang will also have additional trips to serve passengers.
On December 31, 1976, two trains named Thong Nhat departed from Hanoi and Saigon stations, connecting North and South by rail.
In particular, from now until the end of the holiday, each successful ticket booking transaction will be displayed with a red flag with a yellow star on the online ticketing system, contributing to the formation of the image of the "Unification Train" in cyberspace, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and national pride.
Organizing the "Unification Train" is not only a normal transportation activity but also has profound meaning, recalling the historical journey and affirming the country's aspiration for integration and development in the new period.
