Heavy rain causes widespread train delays across South Korea

Torrential rains across central South Korea have disrupted rail services, leading to substantial delays for both high-speed and regular trains operated by Korail.

As of Tuesday, the national railway operator reported that 26 high-speed trains and 32 regular trains were experiencing delays. High-speed services are delayed by 20 to 80 minutes, while regular trains face longer waits, with delays ranging from 30 to 150 minutes.

To ensure safety amid the downpours, Korail had temporarily suspended some regular train services on the Gyeongbu and Chungbuk lines early Tuesday. However, operations on these lines have since resumed, with services restarting at 9:15 a.m. and 9:52 a.m., respectively.

Korail advised passengers to check the latest operational information through its mobile app, KorailTalk, or its official website before commencing their journeys, as the situation remains dynamic due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions.

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Due to heavy rainfall in the central region, some high-speed and regular train services are suspended or delayed. Please check operational information via KorailTalk or our website before traveling.