A pilot cross-operation between Korea’s two high-speed rail services began Wednesday ahead of a planned integration of KTX and SRT, with KTX trains operating into Suseo Station and SRT trains pulling into Seoul Station.
The government has completed the development of core technologies for a next-generation high-speed train capable of operating at 370 kilometers per hour, making it the world's second-fastest high-speed train in terms of operating speed.
SR, the operator of the Super Rapid Train (SRT) high-speed railway network, announced on Wednesday that it will impose stricter penalties on customers who repeatedly exploit bulk ticket purchases and cancellations to accrue credit card rewards.
The ongoing freeze in electricity rates will be extended for over 3.6 million households as part of an economic relief package agreed upon by the government and the conservative People Power Party (PPP) on Sunday.
The daily high-speed Super Rapid Train (SRT) will expand service starting this September by adding routes to Changwon and Jinju in South Gyeongsang, Suncheon and Yeosu in South Jeolla and Pohang in North Gyeongsang.
In 2030, a person will be able to travel between any two parts of Korea within two hours, the government promised, after ambitious upgrades to the high-speek rail network.
Korea JoongAng Daily Sitemap
