Kunming-Vientiane through train, also known as Sino-Laos international passenger train. It operates between Kunming, Yunnan to Vientiane, Laos under the train no. D87/88, operation commences om 13 April 2023.[1]
The train service has made landmarks in Chinese railway history, which is the first EMU international train, the first CR international train run through all stations and route owned by CR, first full electrified international train, first international train runs up to 160 km/h and the first international train that supports purchase from 12306.
Operational history
Boten–Vientiane railway commenced operations on 3 December 2021,[2] however due to COVID-19, only freight services run the full line and the passenger service runs domestic service. On 10 April 2023, CR announced that from 13 April 2023 passenger train service between Kunming South and Vientiane will commence operations, it operates under the train no. D887/888.[1]
The first southbound train departed from Kunming South at 8:08am 13 April 2023, and the northbound train from Vientiane depart an hour later. The first-day train tickets are sold out on that day.[3][4]
From 26 July 2023, the train is reschedule to shorten the immigration processing duration, thus the travel time reduced 64 mins from 10.5 hrs to 9 hrs 26 mins.[5][6]
In 10 January 2024, D887/888 was rescheduled as D87/88.
Rolling stock and services
The through train rolling stock is operated by CR200J EMU, which there are two liveries (one green and one "LCR Lancang") are operated. The EMU is attached with a canteen coach which provides diversified of cuisines on board, and announcements are in Chinese, English and Laotian.[7][8][9]
Operation mode
The train coaches are divided into Chinese and Laotian section coaches, which groups passengers who will pass through the immigration. Passengers who travel between two countries must purchase the ticket with their passport,[note 1] tickets can be purchsed from CR 12306, LCR web and designated stations' ticket counters. Online tickets must be printed at the station.[1][3]The price for full journey is RMB 542 for second class and RMB 864.[3]
All passengers must alight at the border stations to clear immigration inspection, the duration will be last for an hour.[11][12]
Schedule
Information until 10 April 2024 (China is 1 hour faster than Laos)：
↑ Since Mainland China doesn't reconise ROC Passports, all Taiwan residents can buy the ticket by the Taiwan Compatriot Permit, while Hong Kong and Macau residents can buy with their local passports.[10]
[[Category:2020s establishments in Laos]] [[Category:2023 establishments in China]] [[Category:International named passenger trains]]
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