Trans-Korean Railway Deal Nears Completion

In the near future people may be able to take a train to Russia if this long negotiated deal is finally completed:

Russia and South Korea are coming closer to an agreement on connecting a Trans-Korean Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railroad, head of Russia’s transportation monopoly, the Russian Railways, said on Sunday, Feb. 26.

Vladimir Yakunin, the president of Russian Railways, said that the negotiations were being conducted within the framework of three-way meetings between Russia, North Korea and South Korea, RIA Novosti reported. “We have advanced considerably on the issue of rail transport with the South Korean side,” Yakunin said.

He also said representatives of the three nations were being invited to a “demonstration trip” to Russia’s Far East, including seaports, for further meetings. “Invitations have been sent out,” Yakunin said.

Judging by the picture, I really hope they decide to use South Korean trains instead of North Korean. Maybe the North Koreans can extort the South Koreans in this deal to make a KTX system for them as well. Edit this Post | Delete this Post