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The leader of Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, and the Vietnam Railways Corporation cut the ribbon the inaugurate the ‘La Reine’ (Queen) tourist train. |
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The launch of the tourist train, which is among the activities held within the ongoing Da Lat Flower Festival 2024, aims to offer passengers a fresh travel experience to explore Da Lat City. |
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Speaking at the launch ceremony, Dang Sy Manh, Chairman of the Board of Members of Vietnam Railways Corporation, said that the railway hosts many heritage, historical and cultural values. |
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“The railway is not purely a means of transport, but the train must be a mean to experience,” he said. |
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The train’s carriages were inspired by the architectural elegance of the Palace of Queen Nam Phuong, wife of King Bao Dai — the last of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945), in Da Lat City. |
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The train’s carriages boast a luxurious and sophisticated design that combines Indochinese and French styles, with technical upgrades for enhanced comfort. |
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The train features VIP compartments with 12 seats, catering to families seeking private travel spaces. |
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Nguyen Thai Hoc, Acting Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee, highlighted the significance of launching this premium train during the festive Christmas season. |
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He called for closer coordination between Da Lat City and the railway sector to create more attractive railway experience for passengers. |
