Busan Transportation Corporation Holds Launch Ceremony for 2nd Citizen-participation Urban Railway Safety Guard Team

Significantly Expanded Participation of Universities and Students...
Expectations for Establishing a Practical Safety Culture
Reaffirming the Values of Integrity and Safety
Through the 40th Anniversary Commemorative Quiz Contest

Busan Transportation Corporation (President Lee Byungjin) held the inauguration ceremony for the second term of the 'Busan Urban Rail Safety Guardians' on the afternoon of the 10th at its headquarters to promote a culture of safety in urban railways.

Busan Transportation Corporation holds the inauguration ceremony for the second term of the citizen-participatory "Urban Railroad Safety Keeper" and takes a commemorative photo. Photo by Busan Transportation Corporation

The first term activities were centered around 72 students from the Department of Fire and Disaster Administration at Dong-Eui University, resulting in 22 reports of safety hazards and improvement suggestions. Building on this, this year the program has expanded to include students from Silla University's Departments of Fire Safety, Police Administration, and Aviation, increasing the total number of participants to 303.

About 200 people, including faculty and students from Dong-Eui University and Silla University, attended the event to share the purpose and vision of the program and to express their interest and passion for safety.

Busan Transportation Corporation is holding the inauguration ceremony for the citizen-participatory 'Urban Railway Safety Keeper 2nd Group'. Photo by Busan Transportation Corporation

The 'Busan Urban Rail Safety Guardians' is a citizen-led safety activity program in which participants: report safety hazards found while using urban rail; assist with initial responses in emergencies; conduct safety campaigns for citizens; and participate in proposing safety-related policies.

The first term was evaluated as effective, with participants reporting actual hazards such as obscured fire facilities and actively taking part in emergency response drills and safety inspections.

During the inauguration, certificates of completion and awards were presented to first-term students, while 'Safety Guardian Badges' were given to the second-term participants. Officials from the corporation and the universities also shared expectations and future directions for the program.

In addition, a 'Perfect Safety Quiz Contest' was held to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the opening of Busan Urban Rail. The quiz focused on topics such as the current status of the urban rail, safety rules, and integrity management, providing an opportunity for participating students to deepen their understanding of urban rail safety.

Lee Yurip, a student from the Department of Fire and Disaster Administration at Dong-Eui University, who is participating as a Safety Guardian again this year, said, "Through last year's first-term activities, I realized the importance of urban rail safety and was grateful to contribute to real improvements. I will continue to participate with a sense of responsibility this year as well."

Lee Byungjin, President of Busan Transportation Corporation, stated, "Safety is not achieved by systems alone; true safety culture is created when each and every citizen participates. The Safety Guardian program is very meaningful in this regard, and I hope more citizens will join in."

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