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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 Officially Launched

The Laos-China Railway was officially launched today during a ceremony presided over by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The landmark railway...

Buddhist Ceremony Held to Mark Laos-China Railway Inauguration

  A traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony was held yesterday to mark the opening of the Laos-China Railway and ensure its successful operation. The ceremony took place...

Laos-China Railway Confirms Passenger Fares

Passenger fares for trips on the upcoming Laos-China Railway have been confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The ministry issued a notice...

Chinese Private Security Firm Provides Security Services Along Laos-China Railway

A private security firm based in China has won the contract to provide security services for the Vientiane to Boten section of the Laos-China...

Thailand to Increase Freight Train Services Between Nong Khai and Laos

Thailand is to increase freight train services to Laos amid the opening of the Laos-China Railway. Bangkok Post reports that the State Railway of Thailand...

Thailand Seeks Connection with Laos-China Railway

The Thai government has said it is seeking a way to link Thailand's Thai-Chinese high-speed railway line with the Laos-China Railway. A senior Thai official...