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Introduction to Laos Railway

Introduction to Laos Railway

The railway network in Laos is managed by Laos-China Railway (LCR), a joint venture company participated by Laos and China governments. In the present, trains transiting the Laos railway network are pulled by electric locomotives circulating at a speed of 120-160 km/h.

By LaosTrian2024-08-21
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The pilot operation of the Thailand-Laos cross-border railway, poised to connect the railway networks of China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in the future.

The pilot operation of the Thailand-Laos cross-border railway, poised to connect the railway networks of China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in the future.

Thailand is expected to pilot the cross-border railway between Thailand and Laos from July 13 to 14. As the China-Laos railway between Laos and China has been opened, the pilot of the Thailand-Laos railway is of great significance, which means that the railway travel from Bangkok to Beijing will be realized, which will inevitably bring new atmosphere to the cross-border tourism and cargo transportation of the three countries, and connect the regional railway networks of China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

By Reference News2024-08-21
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Introduction to China-Laos Railway

Introduction to China-Laos Railway

As of April 13, 2026, the first anniversary of the operation of China-Laos Railway international passenger trains, a total of 700,000 passengers have been transported, including 180,000 cross-border passengers from 87 countries and regions.

By LaosTrain2024-08-21
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China-Laos Railway will operate an additional pair of international passenger trains from April 13

China-Laos Railway will operate an additional pair of international passenger trains from April 13

On April 13, on the first anniversary of the launch of the China-Laos Railway international passenger train, the railway departments of China and Laos will open an additional pair of international passenger trains between the two famous tourist cities of Xishuangbanna in China and Luang Prabang in Laos. Passengers can take the train Same-day round trip between the two places is possible.

By China Railway2024-08-21
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