Since its opening on December 3, 2021, the China-Laos Railway has made impressive strides, with a total of 71,000 passenger trains operated and over 50 million passengers transported as of March 28, 2025. This international railway linking Kunming, China, with Vientiane, Laos, is witnessing growing popularity.
Vansay Sayavong, Deputy Director of the Macroeconomic Research Institute of the Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences, shared in an interview: "The China-Laos Railway not only serves domestic and international tourists but also plays a vital role in trade. The increased frequency of trade between the two countries has brought more vitality to Laos' economy and improved the lives of the people."
Since its launch, the number of cross-border cargo trains running daily has increased from 2 to 18. The "Thailand-Laos Express," a specialized international freight train brand for high-value-added goods, has completed over 1,670 operations. As of January 2, 2025, the total cargo volume on the China-Laos Railway surpassed 50 million tons, with 11.58 million tons of cross-border goods transported.
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