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Laos-China Railway Celebrates 3 Years: Over 43 Million Passengers

On 3 December, the Laos-China Railway celebrated its third anniversary.  Since its launch in 2021, the railway has transported 43 Million passengers, including over 740,000 passengers within Laos. It has also moved 4,830 tons of goods. The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism reported that 85 percent of passengers in Laos...

Laos-China Railway Hits 3 Million Passengers in First 10 Months of 2024

Over the first ten months of 2024, the Laos-China Railway transported a total of...

Lao, Vietnamese Leaders Advance Plans for Rail, Road Connections

In a push for regional connectivity and economic cooperation, Laos and Vietnam are accelerating...

First Direct Export of New Energy Buses from Guizhou to Laos Begins via China-Laos Railway

CGTN - A train carrying 28 China-made new energy buses departed on 28 October...

Lao-Thai Railway Boosts Regional Connectivity, Economic Growth

By SOULIYASONE GNOTSYOUDOM, OULAYVANH SISOUNONTH Since the Lao-Thai railway’s launch on 20 July, regional connectivity...

Vang Vieng Station Commences Freight Services Along Laos-China Railway

Vang Vieng Station in Vientiane Province has commenced providing freight services along the Laos-China Railway. The station began the provision of freight services this week...

Thailand to Build New Railway Bridge to Laos

The Thai government has ordered the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) design and build a new bridge from Nong Khai Province to Laos in...

Laos-China Railway Project to be Profitable After 23 Years

The Laos-China Railway is expected to operate for 23 years before turning a profit, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The project has...

China Expects 1 Million Passenger Trips on Laos-China Railway

China expects more than 1 million passenger trips will be made on the Laos-China Railway during the Lunar New Year period, despite travel restrictions. Reuters...

Thailand to Use Japanese Trains to Help Tourists Access Laos-China Railway

Thailand has received a fleet of secondhand diesel trains from Japan that will be used across four routes, including trips from Udon Thani to...

Kunming Sees Renewed Interest in Train Travel Following Laos-China Railway Opening

Residents of Kunming are taking a keener interest in train travel following the historic launch of the Laos-China Railway. While current regulations do not allow...