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Train services suspended between Seoul and Haengsin due to Seosomun accident on May 27

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A collapse at the Seosomun elevated road in Seoul on May 26 has led to the suspension of train services between Seoul and Haengsin stations on May 27.
  • KTX trains on the Gyeongbu and Honam lines will experience delays due to temporary stops at all stations.
  • Korail advises passengers to check train schedules and operational status via their app, website, or customer center before traveling.

Train services between Seoul and Haengsin stations will be suspended on May 27 due to the collapse of the Seosomun elevated road in Seoul's Seodaemun District the previous day. The incident has prompted significant disruptions to the rail network, with Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) announcing adjustments to ensure safe operations during the city's extensive recovery efforts.

All ITX-Saemaeul and ITX-Cheongchun trains will operate with departures and arrivals from Suwon Station. KTX trains on the Gyeongbu and Honam lines, running between Seoul and Busan, and Yongsan and Mokpo/Yeosu Expo respectively, will make temporary stops at all stations, leading to anticipated delays. Similarly, KTX trains on the Gangneung and Central lines will run between Cheongnyangni and Gangneung/Bujeon stations.

Other conventional trains will also face route adjustments. Mugunghwa trains on the Gyeongbu line will operate between Daejeon and Busan, while those on the Honam line will run between Seodaejeon and Mokpo/Yeosu Expo. The Janghang line will see services between Iksan and Cheonan. The Gyeongui line will operate between Munsan and Suseok stations.

Korail has cautioned that train operations may be subject to further adjustments depending on the progress of the city's ๋ณต๊ตฌ (recovery) work. Passengers are strongly advised to verify train times and operational status in advance using the mobile app 'KorailTalk,' the official website, or by contacting the railway customer center at 1588-7788.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.