Laos-China railway adds extra train amid surge in passengers

Deputy Director of the Laos-China Railway Company Anongdeth Phetkayson.

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The Laos-China Railway Company has procured another EMU train to accommodate the growing number of passengers, with the train’s arrival in Laos expected on Sept 21.

The company’s Deputy Director, Anongdeth Phetkayson, said “The EMU train has been purchased to support passenger transportation both domestically and internationally, to support the increase in passengers and in preparation for Laos’ chairmanship of Asean and Visit Laos Year in 2024.”