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Largest Urban Rail Transit Project in Thailand Nears Completion

The double-track railway project between Lop Buri and Pak Nam Pho in Thailand is set to launch in mid-2025.  This major infrastructure project, part of the broader Thailand's transportation plan, carries an investment of THB 24,842.44 million (approximately USD 738.2 million), making this double-track railway the largest urban rail transit...

Tourists Refused Boarding at Vang Vieng Station, Sparks Online Debate

On 4 February, a now-deleted video shared on Facebook captured a confrontation between tourists...

Laos-China Railway Expands Services for Chinese New Year Travelers

With the Chinese New Year approaching, the Laos-China Railway has rolled out special measures...

Nearly Three Hundred Families Still Await Compensation for Lao-China Railway Project

Nearly 300 families affected by the Lao-China Railway project are still waiting for compensation...

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,...

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...

Five Thousand Passengers Board Laos-China Railway in First Five Days

More than 5,000 people have purchased tickets to ride the Laos-China Railway since its official launch on Friday. The Laos-China Railway began serving public passengers...

First Freight Trains Arrive at Destinations in Both Countries along Laos-China Railway

The first two international freight trains along the Laos-China railway have arrived at their destination in both Laos and China. A freight train that departed...