Khamsavath railway station

Khamsavath railway station, also known as Vientiane-Tai railway station is a railway station located in Nonvai Village, Xaysetha district, Vientiane prefecture, Laos.[2] It is the second Vientiane's railway station on the State Railway of Thailand's Northeastern Line, located at 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from the former terminus, Thanaleng station, providing a direct railway connection to Bangkok.

Khamsavath

ຄໍາສະຫວາດ
General information
LocationNonvai village, Xaysetha district
Vientiane prefecture
Laos
Coordinates17°57′27″N 102°40′29″E
Operated byState Railway of Thailand
Managed byLao National Railway State Enterprise[1]
Platforms3
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingYes
History
Opening31 October 2023 (2023-10-31)
Services
Preceding station State Railway of Thailand Following station
Thanaleng (Laos)
towards Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) or Krung Thep Aphiwat
 Northeastern Line Terminus
Location
Khamsavath station
Khamsavath station in Laos

History

Construction began on 1 October 2019, with plans of completion by 2021, being pushed back to May 2023 due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] It was officially opened on 31 October 2023 by Lao president Thongloun Sisoulith and Thai prime minister Srettha Thavisin.[4] Passenger services are expected to start operation in summer 2024, with a trial scheduled for June.[5][6] A shuttle train is expected to operate between Khamsavath and Nong Khai with four round trips per day. The service may extend to Udon Thani and Nakhon Ratchasima.[7]

See also

References
  1. "ไทย-ลาว เปิดสถานีรถไฟเวียงจันทน์ (คำสะหวาด)". สำนักงานประชาสัมพันธ์จังหวัดระยอง (in Thai). October 30, 2023.
  2. Lapuekou, Chono (2024-05-15). "Laos-Thailand Railway Prepares for Official Opening with Trial Runs". Laotian Times. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  3. "Phase 2 of Lao-Thai railway completed". www.thestar.com.my. 11 May 2023.
  4. "Lao and Thai PMs naugurate Vientiane-Khamsavath railway station; link between two countries to further boost trade". The Star. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  5. Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Lao railway set for full trial run this month". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  6. "แพลนทริปได้เลย! เม.ย.นี้ นั่งรถไฟ กทม.-เวียงจันทน์ จ่ายไม่ถึง 300 บาท".
  7. "Thailand -Laos rail project expected to be operational in mid-2023". Lao News Agency. 2022-10-10. Retrieved 2023-11-02.


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