It's confirmed - Laos-China railway to open on Dec 2


A section of China-Laos railway which will be opened on Dec 2, 2021. - Xinhua

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh said on Wednesday (Oct 6) that the Laos-China Railway will open on Dec 2 – the day when the Lao PDR will celebrate its 46th anniversary.

The premier confirmed the opening of the railway amid growing concerns that the escalating Covid-19 outbreak might affect the planned start of railway services.

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