[Photo] Minister of Land Encourages Staff at KTX-SRT Joint Operation Pilot Site

On May 15, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-deok inspected the status of the joint operation pilot for KTX and SRT at Seoul Station. Joint operation refers to the method of connecting trains from different operating companies to run as a single unit and is considered the second phase in the integration of high-speed rail operators. Minister Kim encouraged the staff involved in the pilot joint operation train, which began its first commercial run today, and checked the safety and convenience measures. He moved to the Seoul Station platform where the train—composed of a KTX bound for Masan and an SRT bound for Busan—was being prepared for operation and reviewed the preparations. Minister Kim stated, “The most important thing during the high-speed rail integration process is public safety and convenience, so we must thoroughly check these aspects on site,” adding, “The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea Railroad Corporation, and SR will work as one team to ensure the integration of high-speed rail operations is completed smoothly by September.” Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

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