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Surveying, clearance and destruction of unexploded ordnance (UXO) along the Laos–Vietnam Railway project route in Khammouane Province have reached 90%, marking an important step towards the start of construction.
(KPL) The clearance work is being carried out by Insee Company under a contract with project developer PPL Holding Company to ensure construction areas are safe before heavy machinery and construction teams move in.
The US$2-billion railway project is designed to establish a direct transport link between Laos and Vietnam, helping improve cross-border trade, freight transport, investment and tourism while reducing logistics costs.
The 140-kilometre railway will pass through four districts in Khammouane Province: Thakhek, Mahaxay, Yommalath and Boualapha, before reaching the Vietnamese border.
Once completed, the railway is expected to create jobs, stimulate local businesses and improve economic opportunities for communities along the route.
With UXO clearance nearing completion, the project is moving closer to its construction phase. It is also expected to strengthen Laos' regional transport connectivity and support the government's goal of transforming the country from landlocked to land-linked.
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