KORAIL to Add Extra Trains if Seoul City Bus Strike Proceeds

Additional Trains to Run on Four Lines During Morning Commute

As the Seoul City Bus Labor Union has announced a strike for tomorrow, Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) has decided to operate seven additional commuter trains if the strike proceeds.

Bus transfer center at Seoul Station in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 12th. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

On January 12, KORAIL stated that it may add trains during peak commuting hours to minimize inconvenience for citizens and reduce traffic congestion.

If the strike takes place, the temporary commuter trains will operate a total of seven additional times during the morning rush hour across four lines: Gyeongbu Line (2 times), Gyeongin Line (2 times), Gyeongwon Line (2 times), and Gyeongui-Jungang Line (1 time).

Meanwhile, bus labor and management in Seoul are holding last-minute negotiations at the Seoul Regional Labor Relations Commission this afternoon.

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