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People in Nghe An province are flocking back to their hometowns for Tet holiday.

Quang An • January 24, 2025 20:03

The SE16 train from Ho Chi Minh City to Nghe An on the afternoon of January 24th (the 25th day of the 12th lunar month) was one of the busiest trains during this year's Tet holiday, bringing people from Nghe An back to their hometowns for the Tet celebrations.

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According to observations by reporters on the afternoon of January 24th (the 25th day of the 12th lunar month), the last working day before the Tet holiday, train SE16 departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Nghe An arrived at Vinh Station. This is one of 24 trains that will stop at Vinh Station today to pick up and drop off passengers. Photo: QA
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According to statistics, this train carried over 500 passengers, mainly from Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces returning to Nghe An after more than a day of travel. Photo: QA
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To get a train ticket to Nghe An on this day, people had to hunt for tickets a month in advance because tickets were scarce. Photo: QA
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After the train stopped at the station, passengers' luggage was quickly sorted and transported. Photo: QA
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The joy of people in Nghe An as they return home for Tet (Lunar New Year). It is known that most of the passengers on this train are migrant workers who go to work in the southern provinces. Photo: QA
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The train carriages are always packed with luggage as people return to their hometowns for the long Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: QA
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Reportedly, on January 24th, more than 3,000 passengers boarded and alighted at Vinh Station. The number of passengers is expected to continue increasing in the coming days. Photo: QA
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Staff at Vinh Station assist people in transporting their belongings and luggage. In anticipation of a surge in passengers, the station has also implemented plans to ensure safety and prevent congestion during the Tet holiday. (Photo: QA)

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