Indonesia announces start date for $1.9bn Vietnam–Laos rail link

The Indonesia Railway Development Consortium has announced plans to begin work in 2021 on a 400km rail line between Vietnam and Laos for a price of $1.9bn.

The consortium is made up of INKA, Indonesia’s state-owned train maker, and Indonesian Railways Company, its main operating company. It also includes electronics company Len Industri and contractor Waskita Karya.

The consortium has signed a cooperation agreement with Vietnam’s HT Construction company and Laos’ PetroTrade.

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GCR Staff