The Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) has completed recovery operations following a freight train derailment at Nakdonggang Station on the Gyeongjeon Line and has resumed some train services.
Korail announced on September 13 that the recovery work for the derailment, which occurred around 8:30 PM the previous day, has been finalized.
As of 9:45 AM on the same day, train services on the Gyeongjeon Line have resumed, except for certain sections. However, 10 trains, five in each direction between Busan-Bujeon and Mokpo-Suncheon, will restart operations beginning with the first train on September 14.
Until the affected section is fully restored, trains will operate alternately on the up line, which may cause delays for some services, according to Korail.
There were no reported injuries from the incident. The exact cause of the derailment will be investigated by relevant authorities.
While some train services on the Gyeongjeon Line have resumed, passengers are advised to check for potential delays before departure.
A Korail representative stated, “We encourage customers to verify the operational status through the Korail app, website, or customer service center. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and are committed to ensuring safe train operations and a swift return to normal service across all lines.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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