China-Laos-Kungwan Railway, referred to as "China-Laos Railway", is an electrified railway connecting Kunming, Yunnan Province, China and Vientiane, Laos. It is the first transnational railway that is mainly invested, built, jointly operated and directly connected with China's railway network.
As of April 13, 2024, the first anniversary of the operation of China-Laos Railway international passenger trains, a total of 700,000 passengers have been transported, including 180,000 cross-border passengers from 87 countries and regions.
Important time nodes
April 13, 2024
An additional pair of international passenger trains were opened between the two famous tourist cities of Xishuangbanna in China and Luang Prabang in Laos. Passengers can take the train Same-day round trip between the two places is possible.
December 3, 2023
The "China-Laos Railway + China-Europe Express" international railway transport corridor was officially opened.
April 2023
The China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger train was officially launched.
December 3, 2021
The China-Laos Kungwan-Wan Railway line was opened to traffic.
December 25, 2016
The groundbreaking ceremony of the China-Laos Kungwan-Wan Railway was held.
April 19, 2016
The construction of the Yumo section of the China-Laos Kun-wan Railway began.
December 2, 2015
The groundbreaking ceremony of the Mowan section of the China-Laos Kungwan-Wan Railway was held.
May 21, 2010
The Kunyu section of the China-Laos Kun-Wan Railway began construction.
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