Korea Rail Network Authority Quickly Restores Flood-Damaged Section of Yeongdong Line... Train Service Resumes

The Gangwon Headquarters of the Korea Rail Network Authority announced on the 5th that it has completed the on-site restoration of the Yeongdong Line section between Yeongju and Dongbaeksan, which was damaged by floodwaters last summer, ahead of schedule and will resume train operations from this month.

The flood damage site on the Yeongdong Line between Yeongju and Dongbaeksan has been restored, and train operations will resume from the 8th of this month. Photo by Korea Rail Network Authority

All four locations along the Yeongdong Line section suffered damage such as embankment washouts and soil intrusion onto the tracks due to heavy rain in July last year, resulting in a complete suspension of train operations in the area.

At that time, it was expected that flood restoration would take about 12 months.

However, by implementing the 'Fast Track' method, which carries out design and construction simultaneously, and with on-site personnel dedicating themselves to restoration work during weekends and nights without hesitation, the restoration period was shortened by about 7 months, according to the Gangwon Headquarters of the Korea Rail Network Authority.

Due to the early restoration, train operations on the previously halted Yeongdong Line section will resume from the 8th of this month.

The Gangwon Headquarters of the Korea Rail Network Authority stated, “By restoring the Yeongdong Line section, which was suspended due to flood damage, ahead of schedule, we have been able to enhance convenience for train passengers earlier than expected. The Korea Rail Network Authority will continue to do its best in preventive measures to minimize flood damage in unexpected situations such as heavy rain.”

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