The second train to North Korea left on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses spotted a freight train en route from the Chinese city of Dandong to North Korea. China’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed the restoration of rail service, reports Railway Supply magazine citing Nakolei.

Freight train from China

The first freight train from the Chinese border city of Dandong was spotted on September 26 as it crossed the Friendship Bridge towards North Korea. The next day, Tuesday, a freight train was seen again in the same direction. This means that the borders for freight trains are open after a five-month break caused by the spread of the coronavirus. Communication between the two countries were suspended on April 29 this year.

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According to the Yonhap news agency, the first train was spotted on Monday around 7:43 am local time. The train, consisting of 10 cars, proceeded over the bridge over the Yalu River towards Sinuiju in the DPRK.

Yesterday, September 27, information about the resumption of traffic was confirmed by the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. Most likely, freight trains at the border will be delayed longer. Up to two trains will cross the border daily, Yonhap noted.

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