Amid the pandemic and difficulties in logistic transport, the railway industry must work out solutions to accelerate logistics services to reduce challenges for businesses, according to industry insiders.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has requested the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) make drastic reforms to address shortcomings and develop the sector.
Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) reported its revenue fell to an all-time low in August as the COVID-19 social distancing measures dragged on its passenger transport.
The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has asked for a loan package worth VND800 billion (US$34.5 million) with zero interest to overcome the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company earned a revenue of VND4.08 trillion in January - August, equivalent to just 77.8 per cent of the same period last year and 64.4 per cent of its expected revenue for the full year.
Air and rail transportation should be promoted to transport farm produce to reduce logistics costs and increase the competitiveness of export products, experts have said.
The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) officially launched an application to buy train tickets and pay online on smartphones from July 15 to improve customer services.
Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) estimates a loss of nearly VNĐ1.4 trillion (US$60 million) after tax in 2020, a massive blow to the company due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statistics of the VNR showed 121 locomotives will not be used from the beginning of next year to 2026 due to the age rule, leaving it with only 141 by 2026.
The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) hopes to raise at least VND139 billion (US$6.2 million) in 2018 from selling its ownership in 15 subsidiary and affiliate companies.