Seoul Subway Line 5 Train Derails at Balsan Station... Service Suspended Between Banghwa and Hwagok
[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Seoul Metro announced that at around 1:40 AM on the 24th, a train derailment accident occurred at Balsan Station on Line 5, and they are currently taking measures.
Immediately after the accident, the company formed an on-site response team and deployed about 60 personnel to carry out recovery work. The derailed train was a transfer train moving from Godeok Depot to Banghwa Depot, and there were no passengers on board.
Accordingly, after the first train on the 24th (as of 5:30 AM), Line 5 suspended operations between Banghwa and Hwagok stations. The remaining section (Hwagok to Sangil-dong and Macheon) is operating normally by turning back at Hwagok Station, but some delays are expected. Six emergency shuttle buses have been deployed between Banghwa and Hwagok to minimize customer inconvenience.
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A company official said, "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to subway users," and urged, "Customers who need to use the suspended section are advised to use alternative transportation."
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