My rail journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, both in Vietnam, began with a mistake of my own doing when I pre-booked online a second-class sleeping berth rather than one of a superior stature.

Vietnam Railways (VNR) is ramping up its services, including additional trips on the North-South route and to popular destinations in order to meet rising travel demand during the April 30 – May 1 ...

he suggests eating before boarding and sends a map of recommended restaurants. The Lotus Express runs from Hanoi to Da Nang in Vietnam. “There’s a dining car on the train,” Mr Hieu says.