Korea Rail Network Authority Begins 'Detailed Inspection' of Floor Subsidence at Busan Station Platform

The Yeongnam Headquarters of the Korea National Railway Corporation announced on the 31st that it has launched a detailed inspection service to identify the cause of the floor subsidence at Busan Station platform and to prepare repair and reinforcement measures.

At the site of floor subsidence on the platform at Busan Station, ground investigation using the electrical resistivity survey method (detailed diagnosis) is being conducted. Provided by Korea Rail Network Authority

Following recent safety concerns due to the floor subsidence at Busan Station platform, the Railway Corporation conducted an emergency on-site inspection together with related organizations including Korea Railroad Corporation, Busan Regional Maritime Affairs and Port Office Busan Port Construction Office, and external experts, then proceeded with the respective agencies' action plans and scope of work.

As a follow-up measure, the Railway Corporation decided to carry out a safety analysis service for the Busan Station platform and tracks by September. Additionally, it plans to participate in the "Impact Analysis Service around the Bukhang Underground Road Construction" conducted by the Busan Port Construction Office to examine the correlation with the platform subsidence.

Earlier, starting from the 25th, the Railway Corporation began ground surveys (GPR and electrical resistivity) to detect voids beneath the tracks, and on the 28th, completed the installation of automated measuring instruments to monitor any ongoing subsidence of the station platform and other facilities.

Through the upcoming detailed inspection service, the Railway Corporation aims to identify and analyze the cause of the platform subsidence, and to develop repair, reinforcement measures, and permanent restoration plans.

Ahn Seong-seok, head of the Yeongnam Headquarters of the Railway Corporation, stated, "We will take appropriate measures after identifying the cause of the subsidence through the detailed inspection service," and added, "The Railway Corporation will continue to strive to create an environment where the public can safely use the railway as the manager of railway facilities."

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