Although the number of coaches and trains have been expanded to meet the burgeoning demand, many people are facing long delays say officials

 

Large numbers of people huddle in the cool weather waiting for buses

 

Passengers put their mountains of luggage in the trunk

 

An agent at My Dinh station said the station is expecting to welcome 30,000 to 35,000 passengers per day

 

The station passenger area is jam packed with suitcases

 

Nearly all coaches are overflowing with people 

 
 
 
 
 
 

A young woman and her children walk briskly with smiling faces knowing they soon will be reunited with their families after a long year working far from home

 
 

Other riders wait patiently for their coaches and the incredible journey home