Lao flag symbol inspires passenger train design for Laos-China Railway

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The symbol of the Lao flag with its three colours has inspired the design of the first train that will run on the Laos-China Railway.

The EMU train, called “Lane Xang” after Laos’ former name from the time when the country was known as the Lane Xang (million elephants) Kingdom, is set to arrive in Vientiane on Friday, ahead of the planned opening of the railway line in December.