中老铁路发送旅客突破6000万人次

Core Points - The China-Laos Railway has transported over 60 million passengers since its opening, with 595,000 international travelers from 115 countries and regions as of October 8 [1] - The railway began operating international passenger trains on April 13, 2023, with daily round trips between Kunming South and Vientiane, increasing to four trains daily as of July [1] - The railway has implemented various measures to facilitate international travel, including dedicated ticket windows, support for foreign bank card payments, and cash withdrawal services in RMB at specific stations [1] Passenger Demand - The demand for travel on the China-Laos Railway remains strong, with a total of 15.48 million passengers transported in 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.38% [1] - Cross-border passenger numbers reached nearly 200,000, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.17% [1]