开通运营四年，中老铁路累计发送旅客超6250万人次

Core Insights - The China-Laos Railway has been operational for four years, significantly enhancing regional economic development and maintaining stable transportation safety, with over 62.5 million passengers and 72.5 million tons of goods transported [1] Passenger Transport - The railway has seen a substantial increase in passenger volume, with monthly passenger numbers rising from 600,000 at the start to a peak of 2.2 million [1] - Daily passenger train operations in the domestic section increased from 8 to a maximum of 86, while in Laos, it rose from 4 to 18 trains, facilitating a total of 51.34 million passengers in China and 11.24 million in Laos [1] - International passenger trains between Kunming and Vientiane have increased to 4 trains, with cross-border passenger capacity expanding from 250 to 420 seats, and daily cross-border travelers rising from 300 to 1,400 [1] Freight Transport - The railway has enhanced freight transport capabilities, with the number of cross-border freight trains increasing from 2 to 23 daily, and the tonnage per train rising from 2,000 to 2,800 tons, totaling over 16 million tons of cross-border goods [2] - The range of goods transported has expanded to over 3,800 types, covering 31 provinces in China and 19 countries including Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam [2] Economic Impact - The railway has significantly reduced cargo transit times and costs, with freight costs from Kunming to Thailand decreasing by 30% to 50%, and within Laos by 20% to 40%, acting as a "new engine" for regional economic development [4] - The establishment of over 40 industrial logistics parks along the railway has accelerated the development of key industries such as steel, non-ferrous metals, and renewable energy [4] - The integration of tourism and railway services has attracted 640,000 tourists from over 120 countries, boosting local tourism-related industries [3]