Following Line 2, 'Again'?… Korail Train Windows Also Stolen

Window Theft Also Occurred Last Month on Seoul Subway Line 2

Train window thefts are rampant. Following the theft of a window from a Seoul Subway Line 2 train by Seoul Metro last month, it has been confirmed that Korail also experienced the theft of a train window in a similar manner.

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According to Korail on the 8th, on the 4th, it was discovered that one window above the priority seat in a train car parked at the Seoul Imun Depot had disappeared. The window vanished during the late-night hours when the train was not in operation, and the train is currently not running for passenger safety reasons.

There were no scratches or signs of glass damage on the window frame, leading Korail to believe that an outsider broke in and removed the window. Korail moved the train to the Imun Vehicle Office and replaced the window using spare parts.

A Korail official stated, "The vehicle depot is a restricted area for outsiders, but it appears someone trespassed," adding, "We have requested an investigation from the railway police and are awaiting the results."

Earlier, on the 25th of last month, a man removed a window above the priority seat from a moving Seoul Subway Line 2 train, placed it in his bag, and got off at Sindorim Station, prompting Seoul Metro to request a police investigation.

The police believe that the suspect who stole the Korail train window is the same person who stole the window from the Seoul Subway Line 2 train and are conducting an investigation. Given that the window was removed without scratches using tools, it is suspected that a railway enthusiast, driven by a strong passion for trains, committed the act.

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