Up to 5,000 extra train tickets provided for Tet holidays

The Railway Transport Joint Stock Company will operate an additional 11 trains with 5,000 extra seats to meet the high travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays 2025.

These services will connect Saigon Station in Ho Chi Minh City with Quang Ngai, Hanoi, and other destinations.

The expanded schedule includes additional trains running between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on select dates in January, with extra services also operating between Ho Chi Minh City and Quang Ngai. Ticket sales for the Tet period, which began in October, have reportedly reached over 137,000, with a significant proportion purchased online.

Ticket availability varies depending on the travel date. While pre-Tet journeys before January 21 have tickets for all destinations, peak dates from January 22-26 show limited availability for popular destinations such as Phan Thiet and Nha Trang. After Tet, from January 29 to February 16, tickets are more widely available.

Regional train services are also being maintained during this period. Routes such as Hanoi–Vinh and Hanoi–Lao Cai are offering consistent schedules, with ticket sales for these services open throughout January and February.

Promotional discounts are being provided to make travel more affordable. Discounts are available for social policy beneficiaries, loyalty programme members, and students, with reductions ranging from 10% to 20% for the latter group.

Additional savings include a 3% discount for long-distance journeys starting in Ho Chi Minh City on January 27 and a 5% discount for return tickets.

These measures are expected to alleviate travel pressures during one of the busiest times of the year while making train travel more accessible for various passenger groups.