Russian Railways (RZhD) wants to take an active role in upgrading North Korea’s aging rail network, with a view to eventually creating an active Trans-Korean connection with South Korea, a source at the unitary enterprise stated from Moscow.

RZhD also wants to engage other parties in prospective projects for rebuilding North Korea’s rail network, the top contender being South Korean rail operator Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail), the Russian source told NK News.

Cultural ties and access to one central resource are why the Russians would like South Korea’s participation in any rail