After the Ben Rung bridge project is completed and put into use, the Rung ferry connecting Quang Yen town (Quang Ninh province) with Thuy Nguyen district (Hai Phong city) will complete its historic mission in connecting traffic. , socio-economic development of Quang Ninh province in particular and the region in general.
From the wooden ferry wharf, rowing by hand to the wooden ferry and then transferring to the iron ferry, from 2004 onwards, the Rung ferry played an important role in ensuring traffic on National Highway 10, the arterial road connecting Quang Ninh province with Quang Ninh province. Hai Phong city and go to Hai Duong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh provinces. After Da Bac Bridge was built, National Highway 10 was rerouted, the traffic bustle through Pha Rung Ferry gradually decreased. Currently, Rung ferry terminal is still maintaining the operation of one ferry and one ferry from 4:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. daily, with a traffic flow of over 100 cars and 1,000 people/day.
After more than half a century of operation, the Rung ferry line has basically completed its historic mission as the Ben Rung bridge project is nearing completion…
Although they are very happy to be preparing to travel on the new bridge, shortening the time and making it more convenient, many people who often pass here are still very nostalgic about the contributions of the ferry route to their lives. people inside and outside the province.
Mr. Doan Van Manh, a small trader who still carries goods every day from Hai Duong province to Quang Ninh through this ferry terminal, said: Surely when the ferry route stops operating, those who often pass here like us will miss it very much. It’s like unforgettable memories. We would like to thank the staff and workers here who have served this ferry route over the years so that people can trade and travel.
Let’s be happy with the development of the transport industry when there are many new bridges replacing ferry routes, but for the officials and employees who have been with the Rung ferry terminal for a long time, there is still a bit of anxiety when they have to prepare. being separated from the sound of the train’s engine, the siren signaling boarding the ferry and the sound of water pounding the side…
Mr. Pham Tu Sau, Deputy Director of Quang Yen Branch, Quang Ninh Ferry Bridge Joint Stock Company, said: Having been with the ferry for 28 years, in these days all of us are mixed with sadness and joy. Happy because people can travel more conveniently, but sad because they have to reduce production, many people may have to quit and change jobs. During this time, the people on the ferry route hope that all levels and sectors will pay attention to creating conditions for jobs.
According to Mr. Tran Dinh Hai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Quang Ninh Ferry Joint Stock Company, when the ferry is about to stop operating, the biggest problem is the issue of resolving policies for the 31 workers here. Especially when all workers cannot retire and move to other jobs, there will be certain difficulties. Because in addition to managing and operating the Rung ferry route, the company is performing road maintenance on a number of provincial roads in Dong Trieu town, Quang Yen and Uong Bi city, so when the Rung ferry route stops operating, there will only be It is possible to arrange a very small number of workers here to participate in other fields at the unit. We have made a project to report to the Department of Transport as well as functional agencies. At the same time, based on the actual situation of the unit and the state policy regime, solve policies for employees in the best way.
It is expected that in mid-May, Ben Rung bridge will be technically opened and Rung ferry – one of the longest ferry routes in the North – will complete its historic mission.
