New rail link to speed up Lao logistics, transport operations


Empty containers are loaded onto a freight train destined for Thailand. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): A track change station was officially opened at the Vientiane Logistics Park on Friday (July 1), creating an official link between the Laos-China Railway and the Laos-Thailand Railway.

The move greatly improves multimodal international logistics and land-sea transport, thus offering lucrative trade opportunities.

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