Nghe An: Number of passengers traveling by train and bus during New Year's holiday skyrockets

Quang An DNUM_ABZABZCACB 14:58

(Baonghean.vn) - The New Year holiday falls on the weekend, so the number of passengers at bus and train stations in Nghe An has increased sharply compared to normal days. Transport units have had to add more trains and vehicles to serve the needs of the people.

Different from the deserted, desolate scene during the National Day holiday 3 months ago, this time of the holidayNew Year's DayThis year, the number of passengers traveling by train and bus has shown positive signs with the number of passengers increasing sharply compared to normal days.

Các chuyến tàu từ Hà Nội về Vinh đều kín vé trong ngày 1/1/2021. Ảnh: Q.A
Trains from Hanoi to Vinh are almost fully booked on January 1, 2021. Photo: QA

At Vinh Station on the evening of December 31 and the morning of January 1, 2021, the trains returnedVinhsuch as SE1, SE2, SE7, NA1, NA2... are all crowded with passengers. According to statistics, there were about 1,500 passengers returning home for the holiday, while on normal days, the number of passengers only fluctuates from 700,000 - 800,000 passengers.

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thanh - Head of Transport StationrailwayVinh said: "Compared to the New Year's Eve last year, the number of passengers at Vinh Station has decreased somewhat, however, compared to the holidays in 2020, it has increased. We have now added 10 more trains to meet the travel needs of people during this holiday, and at the same time, increased staff to strengthen medical checks for passengers every time they get on and off the train."

Hành khách lên xuống ga tàu đều được kiểm tra y tế chặt chẽ. Ảnh: Q.A
The number of train passengers returning home for the holidays has skyrocketed. Photo: QA

At Bac Vinh Bus Station, the number of passengers has also improved after a year of being heavily affected by the pandemic. Currently, bus companies have also increased the number of buses to serve the people.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hung - Owner of the bus running the routeHanoi - Vinhsaid: "On the evening of December 31, we had a trip from Hanoi to Vinh, and then continued to depart again because there were many customers booking buses to return home on this occasion."

According to preliminary statistics, nearly 2,000 tickets were sold on the first day of the holiday and this number is still increasing.

Các nhà xe tăng cường thêm xe để phục vụ nhu cầu đi lại của người dân dịp lễ. Ảnh: Q.A
Bus companies are adding more buses to serve people's travel needs during the holidays. Photo: QA

Mr. Vu Hoang Huynh - working at Bac Vinh Bus Station said: "During this holiday, the number of passengers from other provinces and cities increased, about 50% compared to normal days, the number of passengers from Nghe An to other destinations increased slightly. Currently, nearly 100 buses of the bus station are operating at full capacity to serve passengers...".

It is known that the reason for the high number of passengers is due to the holiday season.New Year's DayThis year, it falls on the weekend (people have 3 days off), so many people have returned to their hometowns for the holiday. In addition, the epidemic has been basically controlled, and epidemic prevention steps at stations and wharves are being strictly implemented, so passengers feel very secure when traveling by train or bus during this time.

Hành khách đi xe cơ bản chấp hành việc đeo khẩu trang và các biện pháp phòng dịch. Ảnh: Q.A
Passengers basically comply with wearing masks and epidemic prevention measures. Photo: QA

Not only at bus stations and train stations, but also at public transport such as buses, taxis... are also bustling at this time. This is a good sign after a year of the transport industry being heavily affected by the Covid-19 epidemic.

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