The section of the China-Laos Railway affected by the Mengjiang earthquake has been inspected and the train service is gradually returning to normal.

On July 21, 2026 at 19:43, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Mojiang Hani Autonomous County of Pu'er City, Yunnan Province. China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. promptly implemented inspection measures to block the section of the China-Laos Railway from Yuanjiang to Pu'er that was affected. At 23:40 on the 21st, the departments of engineering, power supply, and electricity jointly conducted a comprehensive inspection and found no safety hazards affecting train operation. The blocked section has now been reopened, and train operations are gradually returning to normal. The railway department reminds passengers to pay attention to changes in train schedules, check 12306 SMS notifications and station announcements before traveling, and plan their trips properly. No cancellation fee will be charged for train delays or cancellations, and passengers can handle refunds online through the Railway 12306 mobile app.