arrived! bullet train for ‘China-Laos Railway’ runs to Vientiane
On October 17, 2021 at 10:05 a.m.
The “Lan Chang” bullet train arrives at the Boten border in northern Laos. After running through the China-Laos border inside the Friendship Tunnel, October 15, 2021
Vientiane, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — A “Chinese standard” bullet train is designed based on the Fuxing bullet train. for the China-Laos railway Arrive at Vientiane Station of the China-Laos Railway which is newly built in the capital of Vientiane of Laos On Saturday (Oct. 16) ago
The bullet train was officially handed over to the company. Lao-China Railway Co., Ltd., a Vientiane joint venture responsible for the construction and operation of the railway line, at the handover ceremony at the station. with Jiang Zhaidong Chinese Ambassador to Laos and Wiang Savan Siphandon, Minister of Public Works and Transport of Laos attended.
The “Lanchang” bullet train, produced by China’s CRRC Corporation, will be used for a test run in the near future. Lan Xang or Lan Chang is the name of the upper part of the Mekong River in China. It is regarded as a symbol of ties with neighbors, friends and good partnership between China and Laos.
The State Railway of China has instructed design and manufacturing conglomerates to actively adapt to the conditions of cross-border transportation. fully meet the needs of users and carry out improvements and developments as needed for the production of the Lan Xang bullet train which is an electric tram (EMU).
Advances in technology make the Lan Xang bullet train safe, comfortable and reliable. It comes with large passenger capacity with low operating costs. and the main efficiency of work that fully complies with the China-Laos railway operating requirements.
The Lancang Bullet Train is painted in the colors of the Lao flag, red, blue and white. The interior design blends traditional Chinese elements and Lao culture. reflecting the vision of a better life for the people of Laos and the friendship between the peoples of the two countries
According to the State Railways, the Lancang bullet train has a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour and consists of nine carriages, covering locomotives, food carriages, first-class carriages. and second-class cabins (6 carriages) with a total of 720 seats.
The spacious air-conditioned carriages come with comfortable chairs. which is equipped with power plugs according to Chinese and Lao standards The food cabinet was equipped with various equipment. To meet the needs of food and leisure of passengers, the screen, audio announcements along the lines. and service label There are Chinese, Lao and English languages.
while the train’s fourth carriage has a flat surface without any obstacles that would hinder disabled passengers. It is equipped with special seats, handrails, toilets, and emergency assistance buttons. and braille navigation signs that help facilitate travel
The China-Laos railway It is an interconnection project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China. and the strategy of Laos that is determined to transform itself from a landlocked country into a center of land connectivity.
The construction of electric-powered passenger and freight railways fully applied China’s management and technical standards. The construction of the China-Laos Railway started in December 2016 and is scheduled to be completed and ready for service in December 2021.
News content and images in collaboration with Xinhua News Agency.
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