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I said in the video, I bought the tickets from 12go and they picked me up from my hotel. The train information including where I booked is also at the bottom of the description of the video.
You rave about the scenery from the train which you could see at your leisure by simply staying in VV but the train must miss the vast bulk of the mountain scenery you get from the van.
Of course the scenery would be great if you stay there or are able to drive or ride around it. I want to come back and do this, but I was here just to review the train, so I raved about the scenery I saw from the train.
Also you may want to check the new Indonesian High speed train (KCIC) because it's already surpassed the LCR Train in term of speed in south east Asia, also the number of passengers per day and frequency are higher than the LCR
@@JoshGoesSlow December 02, 2021.China Launches High-Speed Rail Through Laos in First Leg of SE Asia Corridor. Widodo said “The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train is the first high-speed train in Indonesia, and the first in Southeast Asia, with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour,”
@@sirisakpimchan7014Depends on the "HSR standard" you take. Laos bullet train is 160km/hr which is a semi-HSR according to Chinese standard. Chinese HSR definition: 1) =250km/hr: HSR / Gaotie 高鐵 (G) -- Indonesia bullet train There is a rumur Laos bullet train can indeed operate at 250km/hr (but only raise its speed once the line extended to Bangkok). Yet Indonesia bullet train would still be the 1st Asean HSR in operation according to Chinese HSR definition.
@@patrickwong6572 Chinese, do not have semi-HSR since 1990. since 2014 Chinese service speed Standard China High speed rail, service speed categories 350, 300, 250, 200,160 km/h. Train code prefix D, G China intercity High speed rail, service speed categories 350, 200, 160, 140 km/h. Train code prefix C Convention rail speed lower than 160 km/h. Typical speed 120 km/h
What a HORRIBLE way to do business. Can only buy 3 days in advance? Station doesn’t open until sn hour prior to departure? Need a local SIM card?? It’s like they DON’T want foreigners to use it.
Only allows the passengers get into the station 1 hour before the train arrived is a bit ridiculous. I'm guessing they try to save some man-hours in each station and to reduce the wear and tear of the station? They may not have enough budget to fix things if they break.
Das Video ist OK, aber mit diesem Zug würde ich höchstens fahren, wenn ich direkt nach China möchte. Wer in Laos etwas von der Landschaft und seinem Flair geniessen will, fährt besser mit dem Minibus auf Vang - Vieng. Das sind echte Eindrücken!
Ok I have to ask, why the staf make you have to wait outside when they have waiting room inside the station for 2K passenger, isn't waiting room is for waiting?
I don’t really know to be honest, it doesn’t really make sense. Hopefully it changes, as well as the ticketing, because other than that it’s a great train.
Remembering going to Luang Prabang by bus took 12 hours or so - didn't know that Laos has a train now - thanks to Chinese money Southeast Asia is changing rapidly as it seems //
since 2014 china--emu-cn Chinese service speed Standard China High speed rail service speed categories 350, 300, 250, 200,160 km/h. Train code prefix D, G China intercity High speed rail service speed categories 350, 200, 160, 140 km/h. Train code prefix C southeast and southwest mountain area, max. service speed 200, 160 km/h.
In EU.160km/h, they called high speed railway.DIRECTIVE 2008_57_EC, DIRECTIVE 2016_797 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
Thank you. I bought them through 12go.com. You can buy in advance there, but the tickets aren’t on sale until 3 days before so won’t be confirmed until then, but there won’t be an issue. Also make sure you give your WhatsApp because when you book because they will massage you to pick you up from where you are staying and take you to the station. Just so you know, I’ve heard the ticket office in town accepts cash now, but I can’t confirm it. If you book here you need to take a taxi to the station.
What a nightmare it is to buy a ticket as a visitor! It’s been open for a few now and I’m shocked that it is still not any easier for visitors to buy a ticket.
👋 HI JOSH, at 5:58 you said, "... And I'm NOT GOING TO LIE. I'm already impressed...." That's a LOADED PHRASE you used. Were you PRESSURED to LIE About Something? Just Curious. Thank you & Merry Xmas. 😊
It’s not a loaded phrase. People usually don't say it because they think you might think they were lying; they say it because you might expect them to say the opposite, in which case they'd be lying. In this case I say it because people would expect me to say a train in Lao is bad.
I loved taking this train. The views were just incredible. I also used the same ticket buying service that you did to avoid the hassle. Was all so simple.
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Laos I have to say is a very good country in Southeast Asia. Such an incredible country.
Thank you. I truly agree 👍🏻!
Looks identical to train stations in China. I can see was built by Chinese
Great video Thank You for sharing
We weren't clear from the video from where you ultimately purchased your train tickets. Can you provide a name/link?
I said in the video, I bought the tickets from 12go and they picked me up from my hotel. The train information including where I booked is also at the bottom of the description of the video.
You rave about the scenery from the train which you could see at your leisure by simply staying in VV but the train must miss the vast bulk of the mountain scenery you get from the van.
Of course the scenery would be great if you stay there or are able to drive or ride around it. I want to come back and do this, but I was here just to review the train, so I raved about the scenery I saw from the train.
Thanks for sharing. Great trip!
Wish the South East Asian countries would have more modern infrastructure like this railway and train
Also you may want to check the new Indonesian High speed train (KCIC) because it's already surpassed the LCR Train in term of speed in south east Asia, also the number of passengers per day and frequency are higher than the LCR
It’s possible I might be able to give it a ride in March. But that will be a long shot, I don’t make the money to get over to just film that 🙂
with a population of 273 million, 266 million more than that of Laos, I am not surprised they have more trains.
@@JoshGoesSlow December 02, 2021.China Launches High-Speed Rail Through Laos in First Leg of SE Asia Corridor.
Widodo said “The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train is the first high-speed train in Indonesia, and the first in Southeast Asia, with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour,”
@@sirisakpimchan7014Depends on the "HSR standard" you take. Laos bullet train is 160km/hr which is a semi-HSR according to Chinese standard.
Chinese HSR definition:
1) =250km/hr: HSR / Gaotie 高鐵 (G) -- Indonesia bullet train
There is a rumur Laos bullet train can indeed operate at 250km/hr (but only raise its speed once the line extended to Bangkok). Yet Indonesia bullet train would still be the 1st Asean HSR in operation according to Chinese HSR definition.
@@patrickwong6572 Chinese, do not have semi-HSR since 1990.
since 2014 Chinese service speed Standard
China High speed rail, service speed categories 350, 300, 250, 200,160 km/h. Train code prefix D, G
China intercity High speed rail, service speed categories 350, 200, 160, 140 km/h. Train code prefix C
Convention rail speed lower than 160 km/h. Typical speed 120 km/h
What a HORRIBLE way to do business. Can only buy 3 days in advance? Station doesn’t open until sn hour prior to departure? Need a local SIM card?? It’s like they DON’T want foreigners to use it.
Very good train
Only allows the passengers get into the station 1 hour before the train arrived is a bit ridiculous. I'm guessing they try to save some man-hours in each station and to reduce the wear and tear of the station? They may not have enough budget to fix things if they break.
Laos was the most bombed country in war... ever. The Chinese built a railway.
Das Video ist OK, aber mit diesem Zug würde ich höchstens fahren, wenn ich direkt nach China möchte. Wer in Laos etwas von der Landschaft und seinem Flair geniessen will, fährt besser mit dem Minibus auf Vang - Vieng. Das sind echte Eindrücken!
One of the best videos of Laos ever made
Take the train. Enjoy. P.esde dont vome back. Thanks
Laos Political poor if you don't mind but laotion people are very friendly and peaceful low crime compare to Thailand
Ok I have to ask, why the staf make you have to wait outside when they have waiting room inside the station for 2K passenger, isn't waiting room is for waiting?
I don’t really know to be honest, it doesn’t really make sense. Hopefully it changes, as well as the ticketing, because other than that it’s a great train.
Fast train slow ticket sales.
Remembering going to Luang Prabang by bus took 12 hours or so - didn't know that Laos has a train now - thanks to Chinese money Southeast Asia is changing rapidly as it seems //
Aber das ist es was Laos ausmacht! Abenteuer und nicht scheiss High-speed Zug, wo man nicht sieht und schmeckt und keinen Kontakt zu den LOCALS hat
If the train more than 200km/h, we can called high speed railway
since 2014 china--emu-cn
Chinese service speed Standard
China High speed rail service speed categories 350, 300, 250, 200,160 km/h. Train code prefix D, G
China intercity High speed rail service speed categories 350, 200, 160, 140 km/h. Train code prefix C
southeast and southwest mountain area, max. service speed 200, 160 km/h.
In EU.160km/h, they called high speed railway.DIRECTIVE 2008_57_EC, DIRECTIVE 2016_797 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
Thailand standard,the train service speed more than 200km/h, can called high speed railway.
Hello!! Amazing video!!! I didnt understand where you booked through on minut 2:02. Can u tell me? Im going soon and would like to do the same :)
Thank you. I bought them through 12go.com. You can buy in advance there, but the tickets aren’t on sale until 3 days before so won’t be confirmed until then, but there won’t be an issue. Also make sure you give your WhatsApp because when you book because they will massage you to pick you up from where you are staying and take you to the station. Just so you know, I’ve heard the ticket office in town accepts cash now, but I can’t confirm it. If you book here you need to take a taxi to the station.
@@JoshGoesSlow So the price from asia12go includes transfer from hotel to train station ?
You're awesome!
What a nightmare it is to buy a ticket as a visitor! It’s been open for a few now and I’m shocked that it is still not any easier for visitors to buy a ticket.
Ticketings seems a hassle. I'm going to test 12Go as you suggested.
That doesn't look like the high speed train, but like the older green train.
Nice to have a train, but it is practically always sold out lol. So ultimately not very reliable
7:22 8:57 160km/h 单线快速铁路，兼具客运和货运，对于老挝的第一条铁路而言，已经很快了，而且也符合老挝现在的经济发展水平和未来发展趋势。
罗马不是一天建成的，要保持耐心。
👋 HI JOSH, at 5:58 you said,
"... And I'm NOT GOING TO LIE. I'm already impressed...."
That's a LOADED PHRASE you used. Were you PRESSURED to LIE About Something? Just Curious.
Thank you & Merry Xmas. 😊
It’s not a loaded phrase. People usually don't say it because they think you might think they were lying; they say it because you might expect them to say the opposite, in which case they'd be lying. In this case I say it because people would expect me to say a train in Lao is bad.
The green one is not the fast rail train right?
There are two type of green trains
This sharp head green train is as fast as the national-flag-colored train. The slow green train's head is "blunt".
ខេត្ត វៀង ចន្ទ័❤
58 AUD$ .......how much in Euro €€ ??
Do you want to be spoon fed ?
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I loved taking this train. The views were just incredible. I also used the same ticket buying service that you did to avoid the hassle. Was all so simple.