China and North Korea to restart passenger train services between Beijing, Dandong and Pyongyang after six-year suspension

Which routes are restarting, and how often will they run?

China Railway said trains between Beijing and Pyongyang will operate four times a week, and the service between Dandong (a Chinese border city) and Pyongyang will run daily. BBC Reuters

Why were these passenger train services halted for six years?

Multiple reports say the passenger services were suspended in 2020 as China and North Korea imposed strict border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guardian Hindu Reuters

Can tourists take the train right away?

Reports indicate tourists are not yet eligible for tickets and that early travel is limited to certain visa holders (including business visas). NDTV Reuters Deutsche Welle