Gyeongui Line Train Services Resume After Four Days of Disruption

Train services on the Gyeongui Line resumed on May 30, four days after disruptions caused by the collapse of the Seosomun Overpass in Seoul. The KTX-Eum service on the Gangneung and Jungang lines also returned to normal operations, with a full restoration expected by May 31.

According to Yonhap News, Korail reported that KTX train No. 405 departed from Haengsin Station in Goyang at 6 a.m. on May 30. This marked the first train to operate since the Seosomun Overpass collapse on May 26. The train passed through the affected area around 6:18 a.m. and arrived at Seoul Station shortly after.

The first Gyeongui Line commuter train, which travels from Munsan through Paju, Ilsan, and Haengsin to Seoul Station, also departed on time at 5:37 a.m. Korail added that the entire metropolitan area rail service is operating normally.

Previously, railway authorities completed the demolition of the Seosomun Overpass and proceeded with the removal and installation of overhead lines, cables, and signal equipment. They also conducted overnight repairs and safety inspections to check for track damage and the condition of the rail lines.

Korail anticipates that all train services will gradually return to normal by May 31. KTX trains, which had been making temporary stops at all stations, will resume their regular schedules starting May 30.

However, Korail urged passengers to check train schedules and conditions through the Korail Talk app, website, or customer service center before traveling. There will be no penalties for refunds on adjusted tickets, and tickets purchased with credit cards will be automatically refunded.