Railway ticket fare expected to rise substantially on 2012 Tet Holiday
Information from Saigon Railways reveals that ticket fare for crowded trains on 2012 Tet Holiday is projected to rise by 10%, and by 19 to 39 percent on rush periods
Information from Saigon Railways reveals that ticket fares for crowded trains during the 2025 Tet Holiday have been adjusted, with prices expected to rise by approximately 10% initially and by 19% to 39% during peak travel periods. This increase is intended to offset rising fuel costs and improve services, while also encouraging travelers to choose less crowded train options during off-peak times.
The new pricing plan is effective from January 5, 2025, to February 15, 2025 (on the Lunar Calendar, from November 26, 2024, to December 26, 2024). Peak fares will be implemented starting January 14, 2025, for even-numbered trains (such as SE2, SE4, SE6) operating from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi before the Tet Holiday, and from January 26 to February 2, 2025, for odd-numbered trains (such as SE1, SE3, SE5) running from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City after the Tet Holiday.
In addition to increasing prices for crowded trains, Saigon Railways has launched a campaign to lower fares for routes with fewer passengers. Specifically, ticket prices from Hanoi to Saigon will see discounts of up to 80% on select trains operating prior to Tet Holiday, and prices for routes from Saigon to Hanoi immediately following Tet will be reduced by 50%.
Train travel remains one of the most popular forms of interprovincial transportation for Vietnamese people, especially during special occasions like Tet Holiday, when many from urban centers such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi return to their hometowns. Consequently, railway tickets during Tet are often in high demand and may not meet the needs of travelers not just from Ho Chi Minh City, but also from various other regions of Vietnam.
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