Train service interruptions on routes linking Daegu, Jinju, and Busan caused by heavy rainfall
**Heavy Rain Disrupts Train Services in South Korea**
Torrential rains have caused significant disruptions to train services in South Korea, particularly on the Gyeongbu and Gyeongjeon Lines. The Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) has temporarily suspended or adjusted regular train services due to flooding and landslides caused by record-breaking rains.
The Gyeongbu Line, connecting Daegu to Busan, and the Gyeongjeon Line, linking Daegu to Jinju, have experienced significant disruptions. General train services between Seoul Station and Daejeon Station, as well as Dongdaegu Station and Busan Station on the Gyeongbu Line, have been suspended. All train services, including KTX, have been suspended on the Gyeongjeon Line. However, high-speed services on parts of the Gyeongbu Line continue to operate normally.
The disruptions have caused significant inconvenience and safety concerns. At least two people have been injured in landslides, and numerous households have been evacuated due to flooding. Besides train suspensions, over 374 trails in national parks have been closed, and 39 passenger ships could not operate as usual. The suspensions have affected the economy and daily life, with schools closed and widespread disruptions across the affected regions.
As of the latest reports, while some sections have resumed limited operations, the status of service resumption, particularly for the Gyeongjeon Line, remains uncertain. The government has activated its highest-level emergency response, urging citizens to avoid dangerous areas during heavy rainfall. The Korea Railroad Corporation is maintaining limited service on the Gyeongbu Line despite the disruptions, and the situation can be monitored through the Korail app and website.
The government and Korail are working to mobilize resources and conduct repairs to clear tracks and restore service as soon as possible. However, no specific timeline has been announced for the Gyeongjeon Line. The single-track operations on the Gyeongbu Line have caused delays in train services, and multiple trains have experienced delays due to these operations.
As the rain situation evolves, updates on service resumption can be expected from Korail and the government. The collapsing of mud and sand onto the tracks occurred on the Gyeongbu Line, specifically the section between Cheongdo and Miryang. The Korea Railroad Corporation temporarily operated trains in both directions using a single track toward Miryang to maintain limited service on the Gyeongbu Line. Despite the suspensions and disruptions, high-speed rail services on certain sections of the Gyeongbu Line are still operating normally.
- The heavy rain in South Korea has not only disrupted train services but also reported accidents due to landslides on the Gyeongbu and Gyeongjeon Lines.
- Besides the train disruptions, the weather conditions have led to the closure of over 374 trails in national parks and 39 passenger ships not operating as usual, causing significant effects on the economy and daily life.
