Train service on the Seosomun elevated railway section of the Gyeongui line resumed this morning after repairs to a collapsed area [1].
The restoration of this critical transit corridor reduces disruptions for commuters traveling between Goyang and central Seoul following a structural failure.
Service resumed at 6 a.m. [1], marked by a KTX train that departed from Haengsin Station in Goyang and arrived safely at Seoul Station [1]. The closure had been enforced following a collapse accident that required extensive repair work, safety inspections, and the restoration of signaling systems [2].
Korail officials said the company is now planning a step-by-step return to full operation. This phased normalization is scheduled to begin tomorrow, May 31 [1].
"As the Seoul Seosomun section where the collapse accident occurred was restored, Gyeongui Line train operation resumed this morning," a YTN anchor said [1].
The recovery effort focused on ensuring the structural integrity of the elevated section to prevent further incidents. A Korail official said the company expects all train operations to be gradually normalized starting on the 31st [1].
Local reporters on the scene confirmed the successful arrival of the first resumed KTX service, signaling the end of the total shutdown for that specific segment [1].
“Train service on the Seosomun elevated railway section of the Gyeongui line resumed this morning”
The resumption of service on the Seosomun elevated section indicates that Korail has completed the primary structural repairs necessary to ensure passenger safety. By implementing a phased return to full operation rather than an immediate total reopening, the operator is likely monitoring the stability of the repaired section under active load before returning to a standard timetable.
