According to the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR), Storm No. 3 has caused significant economic damage to the railway sector, with estimated losses of over 4 billion VND due to the cancellation of 41 train trips and the refunding of tickets for 18,120 passengers.
Storm No. 3 and its circulation have severely affected the railway industry. Photo: VNA
As a result of Storm No. 3 (Yagi), from September 7 to 12, heavy rain and strong winds caused severe damage to railway infrastructure on the North-South line and northern routes, significantly affecting freight and passenger transport, according to VNA.
By September 12, major railway lines such as Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City and Yen Vien – Lao Cai were severely impacted by the storm. Fallen trees, broken power poles, and flooded equipment causing significant disruptions to railway traffic.
The Yen Vien – Lao Cai line was the hardest hit, with 15 locations where trees and poles had fallen onto the tracks. Many areas experienced deep flooding, landslides, and debris covering the railway tracks and drainage ditches. Currently, units are concentrating all resources to urgently restore operations.
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Source: Vietnam Insider