Seoul Metro said on the 2nd it will implement a "safety management plan for large crowds related to spring flower festivals" in preparation for crowds expected to flock to Yeouido and the Seokchon Lake area for cherry blossom festivals.
Under the plan, on the 4th and 11th, six stations near Yeouido and Seokchon Lake will see measures such as trains skipping stops or adding extra trains. These are Line 2 Dangsan Station; Line 5 Yeouinaru and Yeouido stations; Lines 2 and 8 Jamsil Station; and Line 8 Seokchon Station.
Train skipping will be operated flexibly depending on on-site conditions. Seoul Metro also plans to marshal four standby emergency trains and add trains according to congestion levels to disperse passengers and ease crowding.
Seoul Metro will deploy 150 more staff than usual at the six stations where crowding is expected. A total of 218 safety personnel will be assigned to strengthen order along major routes such as platforms, concourses, and exits.
Seoul Metro asked, "To prevent accidents during the event period, please do not walk or run on escalators and follow safety rules such as holding the handrail."
Information on station and train operations under crowded conditions can be checked on the Seoul Metro website and the "Ttota Subway" application (app).