Resumption of Train Services on Gwangju Line and Jeolla Line between Iksan and Yeosu Expo Sections

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] KTX and regular train services on the Gwangju Line and the Jeolla Line section from Iksan to Yeosu Expo Station, which had been suspended due to heavy rain in the Honam region, resumed on the 9th.

According to Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL), the Jeolla Line, which had been suspended since 10 a.m. the previous day due to track flooding and soil inflow, was restored after safety inspections. Train services at Gwangju Station on the Gwangju Line also resumed. Accordingly, commuter train services between Gwangju Station and Gwangju Songjeong Station have restarted.

Currently, train services remain suspended on five lines: Janghang Line (Hongseong to Iksan), Gyeongjeon Line (Gwangju Songjeong to Suncheon (Jinju)), Chungbuk Line (Chungju to Jecheon), Yeongdong Line (Yeongju to Donghae), and the entire Taebaek Line (Jecheon to Donghae). The resumption dates for the Janghang Line, Gyeongjeon Line, Yeongdong Line, and Taebaek Line have not yet been determined, while the Chungbuk Line is expected to be restored after September.

A KORAIL official stated, "Train operations may be adjusted depending on weather conditions," and urged passengers to check the operation status on the KORAIL website, at nearby stations, or through the Railroad Customer Center (1544-7788) before traveling.

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