China–Laos Railway

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway
gptkbp:benefits economic_development_in_Laos
tourism_in_Laos
trade_between_China_and_Laos
gptkbp:collaboratedWith gptkb:Chinese_government
Lao government
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Kunming
gptkb:Vientiane
gptkbp:constructionMaterial $6 billion
gptkbp:constructionStarted December 2016
gptkbp:culturalImpact local community engagement
tourism growth
preservation of cultural heritage
increased cultural exchange
promotion of local crafts
gptkbp:electrification 25 kV AC
gptkbp:environmentalImpact land use changes
pollution concerns
community displacement
biodiversity effects
infrastructure footprint
gptkbp:futurePlans enhancement of passenger services
integration with high-speed rail
improvement of existing rail infrastructure
increase in freight services
extension_to_Thailand
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label China–Laos Railway
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:China
gptkbp:length 414 kilometers
gptkbp:maxSpeed 160 km/h
gptkbp:openedIn December 3, 2021
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:China_Railway
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:China
gptkb:Laos
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Pan-Asian_Railway_Network
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 10 million tons per year
3 million passengers per year
gptkbp:project infrastructure development
job creation
regional connectivity
reduction in travel time
increased_investment_in_Laos
gptkbp:significance part of the Belt and Road Initiative
gptkbp:stations gptkb:Luang_Prabang_Station
gptkb:Vientiane_Station
Boten_Station
Mekong_River_Station
gptkbp:track 1,435 mm
gptkbp:travelTime 10 hours
gptkbp:type standard gauge railway