Shanghai-Vientiane freight train route commences operations

The maiden journey, which began at Wangjiaying West Station in Kunming, Yunnan Province, is slated to reach Shanghai in approximately 82 hours. This initiative is a pivotal part of the Belt and Road Initiative, according to Chinese media reports.

Since its inception in December 2021, the China-Laos Railway has facilitated the transportation of around 27 million tonnes of goods to countries such as Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DP)