Due to the aftermath of the structural collapse at the Seosomun overpass demolition site in Seodaemun District, Seoul, on the 26th, some train services were also adjusted on the 28th, bringing the nationwide train operation rate to 82.3% of normal levels, Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) said.
KORAIL said the total number of train operations that day was reduced to 562 from the usual 683. The operation rate was 82.3%, up slightly from 80.8% the previous day. High-speed trains (KTX and KTX-Eum) were operating at about 77.0%. Services between Haengsin and Seoul and between Seoul and Cheongnyangni were suspended.
The operation rate for conventional trains (ITX-Saemaeul, ITX-Maum, Mugunghwa, etc.) was 87.2%, the same as the previous day. On the Gyeongbu, Honam and Jeolla lines, ITX-Saemaeul and ITX-Maum all operate with Seoul, Yongsan and Suwon stations as their starting and terminal stations. On the Gyeongbu, Honam and Jeolla lines, Mugunghwa runs only as far as Daejeon and Seodaejeon stations. Trains on the Janghang Line also run only as far as Cheonan Station.
When tickets for adjusted services are refunded, the cancellation fee is waived, and tickets paid by credit card are automatically refunded.
At about 2:32 p.m. on the 26th, a structure from the Seosomun overpass being demolished at a demolition site in Seodaemun District, Seoul, fell and struck the catenary between Seoul Station and Sinchon Station, cutting power.