KTX and SRT integration will increase train services and seating on the Honam and Jeolla lines starting September 1. Additionally, fares will be reduced by 10%.
According to the Gwangju Metropolitan City on August 4, the Honam Line will see an increase in weekday services from 95 to 100 trains per day and weekend services from 96 to 100 trains per day.
On weekdays, an additional 3,742 seats will be available, while weekends will see an increase of 4,822 seats.
The Jeolla Line will also expand its services, increasing weekday trains from 40 to 45 and weekend trains from 45 to 54.
This will add 1,957 seats on weekdays and 2,511 seats on weekends, providing more opportunities for passengers.
Nationwide, an additional 15,000 seats will be available on weekdays and 17,000 on weekends, with 26 more weekend trains added.
Notably, seat availability on the Suseo route will increase by 30%, significantly improving access from Gwangju to the southern capital region.
Moreover, high-speed train fares will be reduced by an average of 10% compared to existing KTX prices, and all integrated high-speed train passengers will earn 5% of their payment as mileage.
Discounts for transfers and online special rates will also be expanded for existing SRT routes.
The KTX and SRT integration is a key initiative by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea Railroad Corporation, and SR to enhance high-speed rail services.
Starting August 3, the integrated app 'Korea Rail Plus' will allow users to book KTX and SRT tickets from a single platform, with tickets for trains operating on September 1 available for purchase starting August 5 at 10 a.m.
Additionally, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to introduce 31 new high-speed train sets sequentially starting next year and increase train operations and seating in conjunction with the Pyeongtaek-Osong double-track project, scheduled to open by the end of 2028.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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