All Train Tickets Sold as 'Window Seats Only'... Korea Railroad "Proactively Accepting Government Recommendation"

Korea Railroad will sell only window seats for all train tickets from the 8th to the 28th. This is a social distancing measure strengthened beyond the government's recommendations, with Korea Railroad prioritizing the safety of train customers over revenue in its quarantine efforts. The photo is unrelated to the article. Source=Yonhap News

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Korea Railroad announced on the 7th that from the 8th to the 28th of this month, only ‘window seats’ will be sold for passenger train tickets on all nationwide routes.

The restriction on ticket sales corresponds to a level 3 social distancing measure. Korea Railroad explained that this decision was made proactively to strengthen distancing in response to the government and health authorities' recommendation to limit train ticket reservations to within 50% capacity.

However, if passengers purchased tickets for trains running before the 22nd and their seats are aisle seats, they can still use them as is to minimize customer confusion.

At this time, if passengers wish to change their aisle seats to window seats, they may request the train crew to change them if window seats are available.

Additionally, for trains operating from the 23rd onward, only window seats will be sold from the start. Until the 28th, KTX companion seats, which allow four people to face each other, cannot be purchased as a bundle and only one seat can be purchased.

Son Byeong-seok, CEO of Korea Railroad, said, “We will prioritize public safety over profits in quarantine measures to prevent COVID-19,” and added, “Korea Railroad will do its best to create conditions where people can use the railway with peace of mind through thorough quarantine and strengthened distancing on trains in the COVID-19 era.”

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