China-Laos Railway for International Passengers

The China-Laos Railway, which launched its international passenger service on April 13th, 2023, has handled over 222,000 cross-border passenger trips as of Friday.

Over 1,000 international passenger trains, running on the China-Laos Railway, have served travelers from 96 countries and regions since the service was launched, according to Mohan’s entry-exit border inspection station on the China-Laos border and local railway authorities.

Since the launch of its cross-border passenger service, the railway has become the preferred mode of transport for a growing number of international travelers due to its affordability, convenience and comfort. The China-Laos Railway, a landmark project of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, began operation in December 2021. The 1,035-km railway connects Kunming in China with Vientiane in Laos.