The passenger service commenced for the first Bangkok-Vientiane passenger train, departing from Bangkok’s Thep Aphiwat station, arriving at Vientiane’s Khamsavath station. This train service is a cooperative project between the governments of Laos and Thailand, aimed at enhancing travel and transportation between the two nations.
The train will carry 500 passengers. The increase in foreign tourists to Laos, with Vientiane being a popular destination and transit point, likely contributed to the higher passenger count. The new train service not only provides tourists with an additional travel option but also strengthens transportation links between Laos and Thailand.