A KTX train scheduled to depart from Seoul Station for Busan was delayed due to a mechanical failure, causing significant inconvenience for commuters on Monday evening.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the KTX train was set to leave Seoul Station at around 5 p.m. when it experienced a mechanical issue and came to a halt.
As a result, 439 passengers who were to board the train had to transfer to a temporary train that was on standby nearby, as directed by Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL).
This transfer process caused a delay of approximately 60 minutes from the originally scheduled departure time.
Fortunately, no subsequent delays or cascading disruptions to other trains were reported.
A KORAIL official stated, "Other trains are operating without issues, and we are currently investigating the exact cause of the malfunction."
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