Today we caught the train to Vang Vieng. This is the view at the front of the massive station.
When you arrive your ticket and passport are checked before you go through security.
As we thought they identified 'hazardous' objects and indicated they had to confiscate my travel hairspray and dry shampoo. Which was fine as they left the other hairspray, nail varnish/remover and nail scissors in the bag 😁
The station itself has nothing in it apart from toilets, a VIP 1st class lounge and drinking water. Note the drinking water is hot so only good if you are making noodles. There are no shops or restaurants at all.
We had to stay in the waiting room until we were called to file out onto the platform, standing behind the line. The train rolled in (check Facebook for video) and as is the case everywhere in the world the queue disappeared and everyone bundled on.
The hour train ride was comfortable and quiet. There was some amazing scenery out of the window but most of the time we were in and out of tunnels.
When we got off we were ushered left to leave the station and show our tickets again. George went right to take a photo of the front of the train and was promptly told no and to exit.
Overall it was well worth experiencing the new train but we may take the easier minivan route to get to Vientiane in a few days 🚐
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