Laos-China Railway to start cross-border passenger service on April 13


Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith (centre) talks to local authorities. - Lao News Agency

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Preparations for the start of cross-border passenger services on the Laos-China Railway are progressing well, with the new service expected to start on April 13, said Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.

The DPM, who is also Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently went to Luang Namtha province, which borders China, to monitor the progress of preparations, the Lao News Agency reported.

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