Dreaming of the train stations

Location of 23 passenger stations on the North-South high-speed railway. Photo: Quyhoachquocgia

For Quang Nam, Tam Ky station is located in Truong Xuan ward, Tam Ky city, near the Tam Ky city bypass. In addition, Quang Nam also has Chu Lai station, a cargo station in the border area of ​​Tam Hiep commune and Tam My Tay commune, Nui Thanh district; serving connections with Chu Lai airport, Ky Ha and Dung Quat seaports.

Another notable point is that the passenger station locations for the high-speed railway line are also being arranged at new locations such as Da Nang station, Quang Ngai station and a little further away, Thua Thien Hue.

Specifically, Da Nang station is located in Hoa Son commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city, the northern area of ​​the intersection between Ba Na - Suoi Mo road and the North - South expressway. Quang Ngai station is located in Quang Phu ward, Quang Ngai city and Nghia Ky commune, Tu Nghia district, located in the western area of ​​the city. Hue station is located in Phu My commune, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue province.

The station's location in relation to neighboring provinces is also one of the favorable factors for people to travel to study and receive medical treatment in large inter-regional centers, while opening up opportunities to contribute to the socio-economic development of each locality.

Regarding implementation progress, the Ministry of Transport plans to bid for international consultants, conduct surveys, and prepare a pre-feasibility study report in 2025-2026 after approval by competent authorities.

I still remember the days when the province was newly re-established, the roads in Tam Ky City were deserted, with few vehicles. Every time a train passed by, the whistle could be heard even in the small alleys in the city. During my time away from home, I also often chose the train for my journey abroad.

After Tet, people going to the South are bustling with each train. However, somewhere there is still a feeling of sadness when crossing Nguyen Hoang street to the station for a trip.

Decades have passed, the streets are bustling with people and vehicles, the train whistle no longer echoes loudly in the city night. Only the small station remains the same, the rails worn down by time.

In the media, there are many concerns about the development of railway systems and high-speed train stations that will affect urban planning.

On this issue, we read a very good opinion of architect Ngo Viet Nam Son: We should not put the issue of urbanization to where the railway is moved. Instead, urban planning needs to be flexible so that the railway can exist in harmony, without affecting other activities. Solutions such as organizing traffic at different levels (building tunnels, overpasses) can be considered to minimize traffic congestion.

When the information about the locations of 26 North-South high-speed railway stations was announced in early October, many people dreamed of drinking Saigon coffee in the morning and having a bowl of Quang noodles at noon. Small streets and small stations are waiting for a new look.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/mo-theo-nhung-san-ga-3142962.html