Overview
- Train K27 departed Beijing on March 12 for a roughly 24-hour journey via Dandong, and a separate Dandong–Pyongyang service arrived that evening, according to Chinese state media and AFP.
- A cross-border train was observed crossing the Amnok (Yalu) River bridge on Thursday, confirming operations had resumed, Yonhap reported.
- The capital-to-capital link now runs four days a week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Dandong–Pyongyang route operates daily in both directions, official notices said.
- Only the last two carriages are carrying passengers initially, with priority for diplomats and business visa holders, and first-day tickets were reported sold out by Beijing agencies.
- China’s foreign ministry said maintaining the service facilitates personnel exchanges and supports closer engagement with North Korea.