Beijing-Pyongyang Train Service Resumes After Six Years

The Beijing-Pyongyang passenger train service, Train K27, resumes after a six-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The service is aimed at enhancing cross-border relations and operates four times a week. Tickets are limited to business visa holders, with demand already high.

The much-anticipated resumption of passenger train services between Beijing and Pyongyang marks a significant step in reviving cross-border infrastructure and diplomatic ties. This week, Train K27 will depart from Beijing, journeying for over 24 hours to reach North Korea's capital, Pyongyang.

The twice-weekly service had been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With tickets limited to business visa holders, the service highlights the importance of diplomatic and economic exchanges between China and North Korea, which have maintained a friendly rapport.

The shorter route from Dandong to Pyongyang will run daily, further supplementing the cross-border communication initiatives. Additionally, North Korea's national airline, Air Koryo, has also resumed flights, reinforcing the travel links between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)