The China-Laos Railway smashed all previous records during the first six months of 2025. Border officials at Mohan station counted more than 145,000 people crossing between the two countries. These travelers came from 91 different nations around the world. The numbers jumped 16 percent compared to last year for total trips. Passenger traffic from various regions also climbed 3.5 percent higher than before.
Train operators moved over 4,400 locomotives across the border during this period. This figure represents a 6.4 percent boost from the same timeframe last year. Foreign visitors made up nearly one-fifth of all travelers using the railway system. Most of these international passengers took advantage of visa-free travel policies. Visitors from Laos topped the list, followed closely by people from Thailand and Malaysia.
Cargo shipments between Kunming and Vientiane take just 26 hours to complete the journey. The cold storage route connecting China, Laos and Thailand cuts delivery time down to 40 hours. Railway workers handled 3.3 million tons of freight during the first half of 2025. This amount shows a solid 9 percent increase over previous year totals. The service has moved 13 million tons of goods since operations began.
Companies ship more than 3,000 different types of products on these trains. Early cargo consisted mainly of rubber and fertilizer materials. The railway carries electronics, solar panels, phone equipment and cars. Twelve countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative benefit from this transportation network.
Train operators moved over 4,400 locomotives across the border during this period. This figure represents a 6.4 percent boost from the same timeframe last year. Foreign visitors made up nearly one-fifth of all travelers using the railway system. Most of these international passengers took advantage of visa-free travel policies. Visitors from Laos topped the list, followed closely by people from Thailand and Malaysia.
Cargo shipments between Kunming and Vientiane take just 26 hours to complete the journey. The cold storage route connecting China, Laos and Thailand cuts delivery time down to 40 hours. Railway workers handled 3.3 million tons of freight during the first half of 2025. This amount shows a solid 9 percent increase over previous year totals. The service has moved 13 million tons of goods since operations began.
Companies ship more than 3,000 different types of products on these trains. Early cargo consisted mainly of rubber and fertilizer materials. The railway carries electronics, solar panels, phone equipment and cars. Twelve countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative benefit from this transportation network.
