Self-opened path, curves, steep slopes, limited visibility
According to the reporter's records on October 21, at the self-opened path Km1692+300 in Tam Hiep ward, Dong Nai province, there is a very steep terrain, making it very difficult for many people with weak driving skills to travel, especially the steep top, near the railway. Although there was a barrier in the middle of the path to block large vehicles, according to the reporter's records, the three-wheeled vehicle still deliberately overtook. Trade activities are also bustling around this area.
People said that self-opened walkways are often crowded during peak hours in the morning and afternoon when people and students go to school and work.
Moreover, right at the self-opened path Km1692+300 is a curve, surrounded by overgrown trees, limiting visibility.
According to statistics, at the self-opened path at Km 1692+300, Tam Hiep ward, Dong Nai province (due to local security forces), there were 5 consecutive incidents of trains running through but not opening or late closing road barrier.
A representative of the Saigon dau may Enterprise Safety Department - said that the level crossing is located right on the curve, the visibility when detecting an unblocked level crossing is only about 200 m, so handling the ship's hold is very difficult.
According to Saigon Railway Joint Stock Company, although the above incidents have not caused an accident, they are repetitive and pose a very high risk of causing a railway traffic disaster at this intersection.
Closing the self-opened path at Km1692+300 on November 5
Faced with the risk of unsafe railway traffic in the above area, on October 20, the People's Committee of Tam Hiep Ward, Dong Nai Province announced the closure of self-opened crossings to ensure railway traffic safety and order at Km1692+300 in the ward.
According to the People's Committee of Tam Hiep Ward, to implement solutions to ensure traffic safety in the area, the People's Committee of Tam Hiep Ward announced an agreement to close the spontaneous lane that is not in accordance with regulations, posing a risk of danger and unsafe for people when participating in traffic at Km 1692+300 from November 5, 2025.
The People's Committee of Tam Hiep Ward also assigned the Ward Police to preside over and coordinate with the Military Command of the ward, neighborhood, and local security forces to announce and propagate the closure of self-opened crossings within 15 days. widely notify and propagate to agencies, units and people about the closure of self-opened crossings at Km1692+300 to ensure traffic safety in the area.
The People's Committee of Tam Hiep Ward also requested the Management Board of Quarter 35 (especially Quarter 10) to strengthen propaganda and information work to inform local people to know and comply with measures to ensure railway traffic safety and order at Km1692+300.
Speaking to Lao Dong newspaper reporter, Vice Chairman of Tam Hiep Ward People's Committee Luu Thi Hang said: In the spirit of the meeting of Tam Hiep Ward People's Committee working with agencies, units and Saigon Railway Exploitation Branch, Saigon Railway Joint Stock Company on measures to ensure order and safety of railway traffic at Km1692+300, the locality has agreed to support the closure of this checkpoint.
After that, the locality also held a meeting to agree on closing the checkpoint to ensure the safety of the people.
In 2025, at the self-opened crossing at Km 1692+300, Tam Hiep ward, Dong Nai province, there were 5 incidents of trains running through but not opening or closing the road barrier late, specifically: At 11:15 on March 2, 2025, SE-22 train; At 11:23 on May 13, 2025, HH73; At 6:57 on August 28, 2025, SE 08 train; At 5:40 on October 3, 2025, HH5 train; At 11:06 on October 5, 2025, SE22 train.
