From August 1, Gyeongjeon Line KTX Increased, Suseo-bound KTX Service Available

Increase to 4 Trains on Weekdays and Weekends, Reduced Operation Intervals

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Railway Union announced on the 13th that the Gyeongjeon Line will have 4 additional weekday runs and 2 additional weekend runs, with 2 additional train sets deployed on weekends.

To accommodate this additional operation, 8 KTX-Sancheon train sets from the Gangneung Line will be allocated to the Gyeongjeon Line and others, while 8 surplus EMU-260 (Eum, semi-high-speed trains) train sets will be assigned to the Gangneung Line.

By utilizing the increased KTX services starting August 1, a new KTX service bound for Suseo can be established.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to prioritize deploying 1 SRT train set on the Jeolla Line starting September, operating 4 one-way trips daily.

Accordingly, opposition from the Gyeongnam region and Pohang region is expected due to perceived regional discrimination against the Gyeongjeon Line and others.

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Railway Union has been demanding increased services on the Gyeongjeon Line, which has a usage rate of 116%, along with KTX services to Suseo, through press conferences since May 7 and a resolution rally at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on July 1.

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