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Beijing-Pyongyang Train Resumes After Six-Year Hiatus

3/14/2026

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The K27 passenger train between Beijing and Pyongyang resumed on March 12, 2026 after a six-year COVID-19 suspension.
The Beijing–Pyongyang trip takes 24 hours and 41 minutes, with a stop in Dandong.
The Dandong–Pyongyang route runs daily, separate from the four-day Beijing–Pyongyang schedule.
The first trip sold out, indicating strong initial demand.

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The K27 passenger train between Beijing and Pyongyang resumed on March 12, 2026 after a six-year COVID-19 suspension.
The Beijing–Pyongyang trip takes 24 hours and 41 minutes, with a stop in Dandong.
The Dandong–Pyongyang route runs daily, separate from the four-day Beijing–Pyongyang schedule.
The first trip sold out, indicating strong initial demand.