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flag Hanoi proposes halting trains through Old Quarter to boost safety and preserve heritage near Long Bien Bridge.

flag Hanoi has proposed halting passenger train services between Hanoi and Long Bien stations to address safety risks and urban congestion, particularly along the popular "railway cafe street" near the historic Long Bien Bridge. flag The plan, submitted to the Ministry of Construction, aims to end train operations through the densely populated Old Quarter, where cafes occupy a restricted safety corridor and tourists frequently gather on tracks. flag If approved, trains would reroute to terminate at Hanoi or Gia Lam stations, with transfers managed by city transit. flag The move supports broader efforts to preserve cultural heritage, renovate the Long Bien Bridge, and repurpose the 131 stone arches into cultural spaces, with technical support from the French Embassy. flag The final decision rests with the Ministry of Construction.

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