Historic Journey: The Resumption of Beijing-Pyongyang Train
The first passenger train service in six years from Beijing to Pyongyang sold out ahead of its March 12 departure. The service, primarily for individuals with business visas, resumes after being halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will run weekly, with the next journey on March 18.
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Tickets for the first passenger train from Beijing to North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, in six years were sold out before its departure on March 12, according to a witness for Reuters. This weekly service marks a significant restart, having been suspended since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Access to tickets was limited to travelers holding business visas, primarily targeting business people, government officials, and reporters. This resumption is aligned with the easing of pandemic-related travel restrictions.
The train is scheduled to operate once a week. The next available service on March 18 still has tickets available, providing a continuing opportunity for vital international business travel and diplomatic relations.
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