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North Korea and China Restart Train Services Amid Cooperation

3/12/2026

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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China will resume passenger train services between Beijing and Pyongyang on March 12, 2026, ending a six-year COVID-19 hiatus.
Trains run four times a week, and inaugural journey tickets are sold out.
Initially, only travelers with business visas may purchase tickets as North Korea reopens.
Observers say the move signals cooperation after North Korea aligned with Russia.

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Story summary

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China will resume passenger train services between Beijing and Pyongyang on March 12, 2026, ending a six-year COVID-19 hiatus.
Trains run four times a week, and inaugural journey tickets are sold out.
Initially, only travelers with business visas may purchase tickets as North Korea reopens.
Observers say the move signals cooperation after North Korea aligned with Russia.