Specifically, for international passenger trains, to suspend the operation of international passenger trains operating trains number T8701 / MR2 (including international intermodal carriages) from 18h05 on February 4 / 2020 (Tuesday).
Temporarily stop operating international passenger trains on MR1 / T8702 trains (including international intermodal carriages) from 21h20 on 5/2/2020 (Wednesday).
The restoration of operation of these trains will be implemented when there is a new notice from the Ministry of Transport.
For international trains, in the immediate future continue to operate trains for international trains through the two border gates of Dong Dang and Lao Cai rail.
The Ministry of Transport also assigned the Vietnam Railway Department, the Vietnam Railway Corporation to actively implement measures to prevent and prevent the spread of disease; closely monitor the development of the disease. In case disease continues to deteriorate, immediately report to the Ministry of Transport for timely treatment.
At the same time, coordinate with local authorities, functional forces at the border gates and relevant agencies to implement measures to inspect, supervise, ensure prevention and prevent the spread of disease to individuals. Railway trainers directly serving international trains on trains between Dong Dang (Vietnam) - Bang Tuong (China), Lao Cai (Vietnam) - Son Yeu (China) border stations.
Talking to PV Dan , representative of Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company, said it will refund 100% of the fare for passengers who bought tickets beforehand without paying the return fee within 30 days.
For passengers of Vietnamese nationality who continue to travel to China by MR1 tonight, Chinese border guards will carry out quarantine at the border for a minimum of 14 days to ensure the spread of Corona virus.
Currently, the number of international passenger trains is mainly from Vietnam to China, the number of passengers from China to Vietnam is very small. To date, no cases have been found showing signs of suspected infection.
Previously, Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company planned to operate this intermodal railway from January 1, 2020 to the end of December 31, 2020, organizing trains from Hanoi to Nanning. , Beijing (China), then transit to the third country.
The international intermodal passenger ship, number Z6 / T8702 / MR1, originates from Hanoi to Beijing West and runs twice a week. The train departs from Gia Lam station every Tuesday and Friday and arrives in Beijing West every Thursday and Sunday.
On the Chinese side, the train number Z5 / T8701 / MR2 originates from Beijing West on Thursdays, Sundays and weekly to Hanoi on Tuesdays and Saturdays weekly.
Reportedly, the operation of international intermodal trains complies with the Railway Protocol between Vietnam and China, so the stopping of the train or not is subject to the opinion of quarantine and health agencies and must be agreed with. China Railway side.
