Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: "KTX Expected to Operate Normally from First Train on the 6th"

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Noh Hyung-wook is presiding over an emergency countermeasure meeting related to the KTX-Sancheon derailment accident on the 5th. / Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 5th that it expects "normal operation from the first train on the 6th" regarding the derailment accident of the KTX-Sancheon train bound for Busan near the Yeongdong Tunnel in Chungbuk.

On the same day, the Ministry held an emergency countermeasure meeting on the Gyeongbu Line KTX-Sancheon derailment accident chaired by Minister Noh Hyung-wook and made this announcement.

At the meeting, Minister Noh received reports on the accident status and countermeasures from the Vice President of Korea Railroad Corporation and the President of SR.

Minister Noh checked the condition of the injured caused by the accident and instructed, "We must minimize passenger inconvenience by using all means such as text messages and announcements to inform passengers of the expected train delay situation."

He also ordered, "While making every effort to restore the accident site, Korea Railroad Corporation and SR should closely cooperate and pay attention to safety during train detours," emphasizing the need to identify the cause and prepare measures to prevent recurrence.

Minister Noh apologized, saying, "We apologize for causing concern to the public due to this accident," and repeatedly urged, "Please do your best for quick recovery and safe resumption of operation."

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