"Not Allowed on Trains" Nationwide Subway and Railway Stations Broadcast and Promote Prohibited Actions

[Asia Economy Reporter Kangwook Cho] Starting from the 23rd, nationwide subway and railway stations, including KTX, will feature informational videos, leaflets, and broadcasts related to ‘Prohibited Actions on Trains’.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority announced on the 22nd that the revised ‘Railway Safety Act,’ which strengthens management of prohibited actions on passenger trains and provides more accurate and convenient guidance, will be enforced from the 23rd.

Until now, it has been difficult to clearly understand what constitutes prohibited actions under the Railway Safety Act, leading to disputes between passengers and crew members. In response, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has established a system that requires railway operators to inform passengers about prohibited actions on trains, thereby enhancing passenger safety.

According to the revision, 18 railway operators nationwide will provide accurate information about prohibited actions on trains and the penalties such as fines for violations through various media including ① broadcasts ② notices ③ other promotional materials targeting users at railway stations and on trains.

The promotional materials utilize ‘Pororo,’ a character familiar to the public, and depict legal violations occurring on trains in the form of animations. Notably, for the first time in railway safety promotional materials, sign language videos for transportation-vulnerable groups (such as the hearing impaired) are included to improve convenience for these users. Additionally, guidance is also accessible via apps or QR codes.

Kang Hee-up, Director of Railway Safety Policy at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stated, "We expect that this revision will create a safer railway and a more pleasant railway environment," adding, "We will continue to strive to improve railway safety and passenger convenience."

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