A divide over new high-speed line or old scenic route for Vietnam train network

Economists in Vietnam are urging the government to approve a new North-South rail link. They say investing in a high-speed line could have a significant impact on economic growth. But others argue long scenic journeys are the Vietnamese rail network's greatest asset.

Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng discovered on the slow train from Da Nang.

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