Railway Corporation, Upgrade Construction of Aging Train Control System on Gyeongbu Line

A panoramic photo of the Korea Rail Network Authority building (right) and Korea Railroad Corporation building (left) located in Dong-gu, Daejeon. Provided by the Korea Rail Network Authority.

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Korea Rail Network Authority announced on the 16th that it has commenced the upgrade construction of the Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on the Gyeongbu Line section from Sindong Station to Busan Station (135.8 km).

The ATP system functions to decelerate or stop trains when their operating speed exceeds the permitted speed.

This project is being implemented to upgrade the outdated ATP system installed in 2011, in accordance with the mid- to long-term railway facility improvement investment plan. Completion is targeted for December next year.

The Rail Network Authority expects that the upgrade construction will centralize the ground signal equipment, which is currently dispersed at each station, thereby enhancing train safety operation and maintenance efficiency.

Shin Hyung-ha, Head of the Yeongnam Headquarters of the Rail Network Authority, stated, “Through this project, we will strive to improve the safety and quality of the ATP system on the Gyeongbu Line and establish a safe railway environment.”

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