Tunnel works underway on Laos-China railway project
Efforts to bore tunnels for the Laos-China railway project have begun, marking a new and intensive stage to construction work underground for the landmark multi-billion dollar project. As of Tuesday, more than 10 metres had been bored for the Boten Tunnel, one of the three tunnels in northern Luang Namtha province servicing the rail line, the provincial coordinator for the project, Mr Chanthachone Keolakhone said on April 19 following a visit to the construction site Tuesday. Boring has begun at three points of the tunnel, Mr Chanthachone told the Vientiane Times .Chinese contractors commenced boring works on the tunnels on April 8.
