The two-kilometre "train street" starts from Le Duan, goes through Tran Phu and Cua Dong and ends at Phung Hung Street. It runs along part of the Hanoi-Dong Dang railway line.
Many people visit the street to enjoy coffee and to take photos, particularly at weekends
In October 2019, all the coffee shops along the railway line were shut to ensure rail safety.
In order to reopen, the coffee shops had to pledge to conform to railway safety regulations, meaning that they could only operate indoor services.
However, since the Covid-19 pandemic was brought under control, more visitors have returned to the street.
Early May this year, Ha Hai Railway Joint Stock Company, which operates the Hanoi-Dong Dang railway route, urged Hanoi to tackle rail safety offences on the street. Municipal authorities then requested the districts of Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh to deal with the problem. However, the situation has not improved.
On the recent National Day (September 2) holiday, vendors and people on railway street filmed and took photos.
