China-Laos railway increases cross-border passenger services to drive tourism

VIENTIANE, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) has increased the number of passenger train services between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, starting on Oct. 29, with the aim of boosting tourism.
The company now operated six days a week compared to the previous four days a week, according to the LCRC.
The expanded schedule will enable more passengers to travel between the two popular destinations.
The railway started cross-border passenger services on April 13, 2023. Since then, the railway has become the preferred mode of transport for a growing number of international travelers due to its affordability, convenience and comfort.
On April 13 this year, Chinese and Lao railway authorities launched one more pair of trains for the railway’s international passenger services, running between Xishuangbanna and Luang Prabang, two popular tourist destinations. ■