Laos-China Railway marks fourth anniversary with record growth; millions of passengers have used the transport hub

The Laos-China Railway marks four years since its launch on Dec 3, 2021, transforming Laos from landlocked to land-linked and carrying over 62.5 million passengers and 72.5 million tons of cargo. -- Photo: Cao Anning / Xinhua

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The Laos-China Railway (LCR) marked four years of operation on December 3, highlighting its transformative role in turning Laos from a “landlocked” nation into a “land-linked” regional transport hub since its launch in 2021. 

The railway, as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has transported over 62.5 million passengers and carried more than 72.5 million tons of cargo so far, state media reported.