Doi Moi train on Hanoi's Railway Street

A dramatic image showing VietNam’s iconic blue and red "Đổi Mới" locomotive as it speeds through the urban architecture of the famously narrow Hanoi Train Street (also known as railway Street). The massive train dominates the centre of the frame, passing mere inches away from the tightly packed multi-story residential buildings, vibrant storefronts, and local cafés. A motorcycle stands in front of a building on the left, while laundry hangs on both sides. This dramatic image shows just how little space there is between the train and the street. The image beautifully illustrates the proximity of everyday urban life to active heavy machinery in Vietnam's capital.