Passengers make their way to board a Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train Bangkok Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, Thailand on July 12, 2024. The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation on Friday, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Bangkok, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation on Friday, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway.
According to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the cross-border passenger train departs from Bangkok, crosses the border at Nong Khai, and arrives at Khamsavath Station in Vientiane.
Ekarat Sriarayanphong, the governor's bureau chief of the SRT, said the commencement of the cross-border railway passenger service will greatly improve rail transport between Thailand and Laos, foster border trade, and elevate Thailand's status as a major global tourism hub. It is also expected to bolster economic, trade, and tourism cooperation between Thailand and its neighboring countries.
The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service is scheduled to officially begin operations on July 19. ■
Passengers wait for the departure of a Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train at Bangkok Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, Thailand on July 12, 2024. The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation on Friday, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Passengers flash V-signs before the departure of a Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train at Bangkok Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, Thailand, July 12, 2024. The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation on Friday, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
A Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train arrives at Bangkok Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, Thailand on July 12, 2024. The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation on Friday, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Passengers get on board a Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train at Bangkok Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, Thailand on July 12, 2024. The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation on Friday, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
A Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train leaves Bangkok Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, Thailand, July 12, 2024. The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation on Friday, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
