Core Insights - The China-Laos Railway has been operational for four years as of December 2, with over 62.5 million passengers and 72.5 million tons of cargo transported, demonstrating the ongoing "Golden Passage" effect [1] Group 1: Passenger Transport - Since its opening on December 3, 2021, the railway has seen a continuous increase in passenger and freight volume, with monthly passenger numbers rising from 600,000 to a peak of 2.2 million [3] - A total of 2,674 international passenger trains have been operated between Kunming and Vientiane, attracting 640,000 tourists from over 120 countries and regions, significantly boosting the local tourism industry [3] Group 2: Freight Transport - The number of cross-border freight trains has increased from 2 trains per day at the start to a maximum of 23 trains, with over 16 million tons of cross-border cargo transported [5] - The railway services cover 31 provinces and regions in China, as well as Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, acting as a new engine for regional economic development [5]
中老铁路开通四年 客货运量持续增长
Yang Shi Wang·2025-12-02 12:03