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Thai, Lao firms sign MoU to expand rail freight transport to China

24 Mar '23
1 min read
Pic: Shutterstock
Pic: Shutterstock

Lao and Thai companies recently signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Vientiane to promote cooperation on international rail freight transport between China, Laos and Thailand using the Thai-Lao and Lao-China railways.

Under the agreement, the Lao National Railway State Enterprise will coordinate, facilitate and reserve rail trailers from State Railway of Thailand and Laos-China Railway to be used by Kaocharoen Traintransport, Global Multimodal Logistics (Owned by PTT) and Pan-asia Silk Road for international freight transport.

State Railway of Thailand trains will be reserved for freight transport between Bangkok and Thanaleng station in Vientiane, a Lao news agency reported.

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