Hundreds of tourists are asked to leave the train street in Hanoi on March 24. Photo by Hanoi police.
Before the train's arrival, authorities found numerous cafés violating railway safety corridors. Many café owners, upon seeing the police, hurriedly removed tables and chairs and closed their businesses. Meanwhile, hundreds of tourists were asked to leave the area.
Police also distributed thousands of flyers, warning against gathering in this dangerous zone. Café owners along the railway were required to sign commitments ensuring they would not allow customers to take photos or walk on the tracks.
A police officer distributes flyers, warning against gathering in this dangerous zone. Photo by Hanoi police.
According to Major Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy Chief of Traffic Police Team 1, the train street cafés stretch from Tran Phu Street to Phung Hung Street, where locals have illegally set up coffee businesses to attract tourists.
"This area has become a popular photography spot due to the train passing through narrow residential streets. However, this is extremely dangerous," Major Hung stated.
To maintain public safety, Hanoi traffic police patrol daily in coordination with local ward police. Moving forward, they will continue to reinforce patrols and issue strict penalties to prevent potential accidents, especially in the train street section between Phung Hung and Le Duan streets.
The train street in Hanoi has become a popular photography spot due to the train passing through narrow residential streets. Photo by Hanoi police.
On March 7, the Hanoi Department of Tourism issued a warning to tour operators and travel agencies, instructing them not to organise tours to train street. Businesses were also urged to educate their staff about the high risk of accidents for visitors.
