The Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) announced plans to increase train services in response to a strike by the Seoul City Bus Workers' Union.
On September 15, Korail stated that if the bus workers begin their strike on September 16, they will add 14 additional train services.
The extra services will operate during rush hours on four lines: the Gyeongbu, Gyeongin, Gyeongwon, and Suin-Bundang lines, with nine additional trains in the morning and five in the evening.
The Seoul Regional Labor Commission has set a deadline of 9 p.m. on the same day for negotiations. If an agreement is not reached, the union plans to halt operations starting with the first train at 4 a.m. on September 16.
A Korail official stated, “We plan to deploy additional trains during peak commuting hours to minimize inconvenience for citizens and reduce traffic congestion.”
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