暑期跨境游升温 中老铁路增开国际旅客列车助力出行

Core Points - The launch of the D86 international passenger train on the China-Laos Railway has significantly improved travel convenience for passengers, allowing them to board at Kunming Station instead of Kunming South Station, saving approximately 40 minutes of city travel time [1][3] - As of July 15, 2023, the China-Laos Railway has transported a total of 540,000 cross-border passengers since its international service began on April 13, 2023 [3] - The peak travel season during the summer has seen a 10.5% increase in outbound travelers at the Mohan railway port, with over 10,000 travelers recorded from July 1 to July 15, 2023, and over 60% of these trips being for tourism purposes [3] - Starting July 18, an additional pair of international passenger trains has been added between Kunming and Vientiane, increasing the total number of daily international trains to four, providing more travel options for passengers [3][5] - The D86 train service is equipped with multilingual announcements and service signs in Chinese, Lao, and English, enhancing the travel experience for international passengers [5] - The international passenger train service is seen as a vital link for promoting friendship and cultural exchange between China and Laos, with an increasing number of travelers opting for this convenient and comfortable mode of transportation [5]