North Korea-Russia rail activity increases rekindling cargo concerns
Increased activity in the Tumangang rail facility on the border between North Korea and Russia is once again concerning experts. The possibility of ammunition being…
Whatever the cargo type, Russia-North Korea train to run more often
Russia wants to increase rail freight activity to and from North Korea. Rail traffic is far from brisk, but Russia intends to increase its frequency,…
White House confirms North Korea-Russia ammunition transport by rail
A couple of months after the first assumption that North Korea transports ammunition via rail to Russia, the White House National Security Council confirmed even…
First North Korea-Russia train in years sparks fears of undercover ammunition transport
In a monumental event, the first Russia-bound freight train left North Korea on Friday, 4 November. The train carrying three closed railcars entered Russia via…
Russia resumes rail freight services to North Korea after two years
Rail freight services between Russia and North Korea have been reinstated for the first time since 2020, when they were suspended due to the COVID-19…
Rail freight service between China and North Korea to resume
North Korean authorities proposed the resumption of rail freight traffic with China to cope with a significant shortage of supplies. The service, which was stopped…
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Border of North Korea-China reopens for rail freight
UPDATE – The border between China and North Korea is officially reopened for rail freight traffic. This was confirmed by the spokesman of the Chinese…
China train spotted in North Korea, a sign of reopening?
On Monday morning, a loaded freight train from China entered North Korea, and it returned to China the same morning with empty wagons. This was…
Rail freight China – North Korea closed again after 8-day revival
After a short, eight-day period of revival, railway trade between China and North Korea is once again suspended. Just as before, the coronavirus is to…
China and North Korea restart trade by rail
The railway trade between China and North Korea is showing signs of a restart. Preparations for that have been completed, but the start of an…