Phase 2 of Lao-Thai railway completed


The Vientiane station of the Lao-Thai Railway in Khamsavath village of Xaysettha district. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane TImes/Asia News Network): Phase II of the Lao-Thai Railway Construction Project (Section II) has been fully completed and is ready to be opened for use by the public.

An official in-charge of Phase II of the project told Vientiane Times that 100 per cent of the work has been completed. The railway link will be opened for public use following the finalisation of the Thailand-Laos train licence agreement.

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