According to the Kunming Railway Bureau, and in line with the requirements of the China Railway Corporation, starting from August 15, four train stations in Yunnan province - Kunming, Qujing, Dali, and Lijiang implemented a real-name ticket verification system.

Passengers taking intercity trains are required to bring their ID cards for the journey.

The trains that follow the real-name system are: Kunming - Qujing - Sherwin intercity trains (Kunming and Qujing stations), Kunming - Mengzi North intercity trains (Kunming station), Kunming - Liupanshui No. 6062, Kunming - Panzhihua No. 6162, Kunming – Hongguo No.7452 (Kunming, and Qujing stations), Kunming - Dali – Lijiang daytime train (Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang stations). All temporary additional trains departing from these stations also follow this same ruling.

Railway authorities say that travelers without IDs can apply for a temporary ID card at a dedicated counter in the railway stations, where they will be required to report their name, ID number, and provide a valid proof of identity, such as a marriage certificate, or a proof of residence. After data verification, the staff will then print out a temporary proof of identification which will enable the applicant to buy tickets, return tickets, or make a transfer during the journey.

By Huang Pei

Edited by Brian Salter