Tracks Warp Due to Heatwave... Trains Slow Down on Parts of Gyeongui-Jungang Line
On the afternoon of July 8, due to record-breaking heat, the tracks of the Gyeongui-Jungang Line were slightly warped, causing trains to operate at reduced speeds on certain sections.
According to Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL), at around 5:00 p.m. that day, a slight bend was detected in the southbound tracks near Susaek Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, resulting in a suspension of train operations for about 40 minutes.
Hot Picks Today
"How Much Will They Get?" 600 Million vs. 460 Million vs. 160 Million... Samsung Electronics DS Division's 'Three Wallets Under One Roof'
- Opening a Bank Account in Korea Is Too Difficult..."Over 150,000 Won in Notarization Fees Just for a Child's Account and Debit Card" [Foreigner K-Finance Status]②
- Kim Young-hoon, the Problem Solver Who Averted Samsung Electronics' General Strike... Breakthrough Achieved Through the Power of Dialogue
- Room Prices Soar from 60,000 to 760,000 Won and Sudden Cancellations: "We Won't Even Buy Water in Busan" — BTS Fans Outraged
- "Who Is Visiting Japan These Days?" The Once-Crowded Tourist Spots Empty Out... What's Happening?
The minor track deformation was discovered by a train engineer. After an initial response team from KORAIL inspected the site, it was determined that trains could operate, but at a speed of less than 15 km/h. KORAIL is currently repairing the tracks. KORAIL also confirmed that there were no delayed trains.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
!["Please Help Us": How Much Do Those Bowing Deeply for Your Vote Really Earn? [Data Pick]](https://cwcontent.asiae.co.kr/asiaresize/307/2026052010120870131_1779239528.png)
