Railways transport 400,000 passengers during April 30-May 1 holidays
Vietnam's railway sector transported 400,000 passengers during the recent April 30-May 1 holiday period. With 182 additional trips operated, the surge highlights rising domestic tourism and the government's ongoing efforts to modernize national rail infrastructure.
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