New ‘Lane Xang’ train to meet passenger demand

VIENTIANE: The fifth “Lane Xang” electric multiple unit train arrived in Laos on June 13 to cater to the growing demand for passenger services on the Laos-China Railway.

As of May 30, 2025, the railway had transported 1,660,000 passengers, a nine per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Laos-China Railway Co Ltd.