Korea Railroad Expands Nationwide Free Train Use for Medical Volunteers

On the 4th, as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection increases, quarantine officials are disinfecting the inside and surroundings of KTX train cars at the Seoul Station platform to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The scope of free train rides for medical volunteers will be expanded to all regions nationwide.

According to Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) on the 5th, since the 28th of last month, medical personnel such as doctors and nurses traveling to Daegu and Gyeongbuk can use all trains, including KTX, free of charge.

In addition, from this day forward, KORAIL's policy is to expand the free train ride area for medical volunteers to all regions nationwide.

This measure reflects the on-site situation where confirmed COVID-19 patients continue to increase, leading to more cases of severe patients from medical facilities in Daegu and Gyeongbuk being transferred to hospitals in other regions.

Medical staff can board and alight trains free of charge by presenting medical volunteer application forms and verification documents at the station ticket window as proof of their volunteer status.

Also, medical personnel who have purchased tickets by paying the fare can receive a refund of the fare by bringing the ticket and medical volunteer verification documents to the station ticket window within one year from the date of boarding.

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