中老铁路跨境国际旅客突破60万人次

Core Points - The international passenger traffic on the China-Laos Railway has surpassed 600,000, covering 115 countries and regions as of October 15, 2023 [1][3]. Group 1: Passenger Services - To meet the diverse cross-border travel demands, the railway departments of China and Laos have continuously optimized train schedules, launching international passenger trains from Kunming to Vientiane since April 13, 2023, and extending services from Pu'er to Luang Prabang starting April 13, 2024 [3]. - The number of cross-border passenger seats on each train has increased to 420, with daily entry and exit numbers reaching over 1,400 [5]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The growing passenger flow has stimulated industries along the railway, including tourism, hotels, and dining, enhancing the movement of people, goods, and information, thereby injecting strong vitality into regional economic development [5].