累计开行旅客列车8.8万列，发送旅客超6250万人次；开行货物列车6.4万列，运输货物7250万吨，辐射 19个国家和地区；沿线农业、工业、旅游业持续转型升级……截至今年12月初，中老铁路开通运营满4 年，实现了从通到畅、从畅到快、从快到旺的蜕变，黄金大通道效应持续放大。从中国昆明至老挝万 象、全长1035公里的钢铁巨龙不负期许，持续释放沿线发展潜能。 客货运量强劲增长 中国铁路昆明局集团有限公司数据显示，中老铁路旅客发送量逐年攀升：2022年发送旅客824.6万人 次；2023年达1659.8万人次，同比增长101%；2024年达1911.4万人次，同比增长15.2%；截至12月2日， 今年共发送旅客1802万人次，同比增长2%。 国铁昆明局中老铁路列车长刘琪表示，中老铁路旅客运输量呈逐年递增趋势，每月发送旅客从开通初期 60万人次增至最高220万人次以上，出入境人数从每天300人次增至最高1400人次，中老铁路为旅客跨境 旅游、学习、经商等提供了极大便利。 国铁昆明局中老铁路列车员陈晓莹介绍，为丰富旅客出行体验，中老铁路持续优化站车服务，提供多种 语言服务，并供应各种地方特色美食，在沿线车站设立国际旅客购 ...

Core Insights - The China-Laos Railway has seen a significant increase in passenger volume, surpassing 60 million since its opening on December 3, 2021 [1][2] - The railway connects major tourist cities in China and Laos, enhancing the tourism industry along the route [2] Group 1: Passenger Volume Growth - As of October 8, 2023, the railway has operated 84,000 passenger trains, with a total passenger volume exceeding 60 million [1] - Monthly passenger volume has increased from 600,000 at the beginning to 1.6 million currently [2] - The average daily passenger trains in the China section increased from 8 to a peak of 86, while in the Laos section, it rose from 4 to a peak of 18 [2] Group 2: Tourism Impact - The railway links major tourist destinations, covering over 560 tourist attractions, which has boosted local tourism-related industries such as hotels and restaurants [2] - In 2023, the railway maintained strong passenger demand, with 15.48 million passengers transported, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.38% [2]

Core Insights - The China-Laos Railway has significantly enhanced regional connectivity and economic development, with over 84,000 passenger trains operated and more than 60 million passengers transported since its opening [1][6] Group 1: Passenger Traffic and Growth - As of October 8, 2023, the railway has sent a total of 15.48 million passengers this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.38%, with nearly 200,000 cross-border passengers, up 3.17% [6] - Monthly passenger volume has surged from 600,000 at the beginning of operations to 1.6 million currently, indicating strong growth in demand [6] - Daily average passenger trains in the domestic section increased from 8 to a peak of 86, while in the Laos section, it rose from 4 to a peak of 18 [6] Group 2: International Connectivity - The railway has attracted travelers from 115 countries and regions, with over 595,000 passengers using cross-border international trains [3] - To accommodate cross-border travel needs, the railway department expanded the international train service, adding a second pair of trains between Kunming and Vientiane, increasing seating capacity to 420 per train [3] Group 3: Tourism and Economic Impact - The railway connects rich tourism resources across Yunnan and Laos, covering over 560 tourist attractions, including 9 natural and 26 cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites [5] - The convenient travel option has boosted tourism-related industries along the route, including hotels and restaurants, acting as a "new engine" for economic development [5]

Core Insights - The China-Laos Railway has operated since December 3, 2021, and as of September 20, 2025, it has transported a total of 83,000 passenger trains, carrying 59 million passengers, with 48.6 million in China and 10.4 million in Laos, including 580,000 cross-border passengers [1][2] Passenger Traffic Growth - In 2022, the railway transported 8.246 million passengers, which increased to 16.598 million in 2023, marking a 100% year-on-year growth. The forecast for 2024 is 19.114 million passengers, reflecting a 15% increase [1] - From January 1 to September 20 of the current year, the railway operated 18,900 passenger trains, sending 14.5 million passengers, with 11.9 million in China and 2.6 million in Laos, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.2% [1] Capacity Expansion - Since its opening, the railway has continuously increased its capacity, with domestic train services rising from an initial 8 trains per day to a peak of 86, while international services increased from 4 to a maximum of 18 trains per day [1] - On April 13, 2023, the first passenger train from Kunming South to Vientiane was launched, followed by the opening of a train from Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang on April 13, 2024, which will extend to Pu'er on April 13, 2025 [1] International Service Enhancements - On July 18 of this year, the railway expanded its international service range, extending the route from Pu'er to Luang Prabang to include Kunming to Vientiane, creating a second international passenger train service [2] - The number of cross-border passenger seats has increased from an initial 250 to 390, and currently to 420 seats per train, with daily cross-border passenger numbers rising from 300 to a peak of 1,300 [2]