Mr Philavanh Sophabmixay (left) on Sunday shakes hands with Mr Daochinda Sihalath after signing a contract on train ticket purchase using the Mepom app.

Agricultural Promotion Bank, Laos-China Railway launch train ticket purchase via Mepom app

The Agricultural Promotion Bank Co., Ltd. and Laos-China Railway Company Limited on April 28 signed a contract on train ticket payment using the bank’s online app Mepom, with the aim of making ticket purchase easier for passengers.

Mr Philavanh Sophabmixay speaks at the ceremony.

Mr Daochinda Sihalath.

Those attending the ceremony included former Deputy Prime Minister Mr Somsavat Lengsavad; Deputy Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), Mrs Khankeo Lamaningao; Chairman of the Executive Board of the Agricultural Promotion Bank, Mr Phongsavath Senaphuan; Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural Promotion Bank, Mr  Philavanh Sophabmixay; General Manager of Laos-China Railway Company Limited (LCR), Mr Liu Hong; Executive Vice General Manager of LCR, Mr Daochinda Sihalath; and other representatives of the two companies.
The partnership will enable the customers of both companies to buy train tickets through the Mepom app in a modern, convenient, quick and time-saving manner. This will be achieved by linking payment systems between the LCR Ticket app and the Mepom app.
The new app will enable passengers to buy train tickets online more easily and reduce the congestion caused by waiting to buy tickets at service counters.
The system will be a boost to the tourism sector by streamlining ticket purchase for both Lao and foreign travellers. It is also in keeping with the 5.0 era and the government’s plan to digitalise as many transactions as possible.

Representatives of the two companies pose for a group photo after the contract is signed in Vientiane on April 28.

Invited guests attend the ceremony.

The reservation and purchase of train tickets is increasing available through more channels. People wanting to travel by train can book and buy train tickets through the LCR Ticket app. When the booking is completed, the payment process will connect to the Mepom app and customers just need to press the confirm button and the system will deduct money from their bank account to pay for the train ticket immediately.

QR code to download Mepom application (left) and instructions for app registration.

The system will also issue tickets online, which customers can use along with ID documentation when they board the train.
The initiative is seen as a positive move for cooperation between the Agricultural Promotion Bank Co., Ltd. and Laos-China Railway Company Limited.
In addition, the two companies plan to jointly introduce other services that will modernise payment methods and meet the needs of the general public.
Customers who use the Mepom app will get a 10 percent refund up to 50,000 kip/account/day, starting from April 29. The app can be downloaded at www.apb.com.la/apps/
Meanwhile, instructions for app registration can be found at   bit.ly/ResgisterApp

By Advertorial Desk
 (Latest Update April 30, 2024)