China-Laos Railway builds on momentum in new year as cargo and passenger numbers grow

Passengers queue at Luang Prabang railway station of the China-Laos Railway in Luang Prabang, Laos, Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo: Xinhua)

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) flagship project of China-Laos Railway has facilitated 27.87 million passenger journeys and 32.56 million tons of cargo since it entered operation on December 3, 2021, China Media Group reported on Thursday, reflecting the strong momentum in China-Laos business trade and personnel exchanges. 

So far in 2024, the railway has transported 2.01 million tons of cargo, of which…