（InKunming Lexi）Since the China-Laos Railway launched its cross-border passenger service on April 13, it handled 14 cross-border passenger trains and 2,597 cross-border passenger trips as of April 19, including 1,154 outbound trips and 1,443 inbound trips, said the Mohan entry-exit border checkpoint.

"Taking the train from Laos to China this time is much more convenient than the highway trip before. It not only saves time but also allows me to enjoy the scenery along the route," said Xingxing, a Laotian student who came to study in Kunming. She recalled that she used to take a bus from the Laotian capital Vientiane to Kunming, which would take 2 to 3 days and require at least three transfers. Thanks to the China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger train service, she only needs less than 5 hours to reach Mohan and another 5 hours to arrive in Kunming.

"In response to the situation where some passengers are not familiar with the entry and exit policies and related procedures, we have increased on-site police force for guidance, published and repeatedly played customs clearance guidelines to guide inbound and outbound passengers to wait for inspection in an orderly manner. At the same time, we have issued entry cards for foreign passengers in advance before the inbound trains arrive, so as to minimize the waiting time for entry inspection", said Fang Ting, a police officer on duty at the Mohan entry-exit border checkpoint.

Since the China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger train service started a week ago, the Mohan entry-exit border checkpoint has continuously improved the service plan for the cross-border train. The checkpoint optimized the clearance process, scientifically allocated police forces, strengthened service guidance, and comprehensively strengthened communication and coordination with departments along the railway, so as to effectively ensure the operation of the China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger train, as well as the safety and stability of the port.

4月20日，记者从云南边境总站磨憨出入境边防检查站了解到，自4月13日首列中老铁路国际旅客列车开行以来，截至19日，该站共计查验出入境国际旅客列车14列次，验放出入境旅客2597人次，其中出境旅客1154人次，入境旅客1443人次。

“这次乘坐火车从老挝到中国，比以前走公路方便了很多，既节约了路程时间，还能坐在火车上欣赏沿途的风景。”在中国昆明留学的老挝学生星星（音译）兴奋地说。她回忆，之前从老挝首都万象乘坐客运汽车到昆明，全程需要2天至3天时间，还需换乘至少3次，现在搭乘中老铁路国际旅客列车，她只需不到5个小时就能到达磨憨铁路口岸，然后再过5个小时就可以抵达昆明。

磨憨出入境边防检查站铁路口岸执勤专班民警方婷介绍：“针对部分旅客对出入境政策及相关程序不了解的情况，我们通过增加现场引导警力、发布并滚动播放通关指南的方式，分类引导出入境旅客有序候检。同时，我们在列车入境前，提前为入境外国籍旅客发放外国人入境卡，最大限度缩短旅客入境查验等待时间。”

自中老铁路国际旅客列车开行一周以来，磨憨出入境边防检查站在先期运行基础上，不断健全完善中老铁路国际旅客列车勤务工作方案，优化通关流程，科学配置警力，加强服务引导，全面加强与铁路沿线各单位的沟通协调，进一步优化口岸限定区域管理、列车车体检查、站台监护、旅客及员工出入境手续办理等环节，有效确保中老铁路国际旅客列车高效顺畅、规范便捷运行以及口岸安全稳定。（昆明日报 记者王子仪）