Sacheon Sea Cable Car Temporarily Closed for Regular Safety Inspection

The Sacheon City Facilities Management Corporation in Gyeongnam will temporarily close the Sacheon Sea Cable Car twice starting from the 17th for system performance optimization and the regular safety inspection in the first half of the year.

First, it will be closed for 5 days from the 17th to the 21st for a technical inspection visit by the manufacturer (LEITNER). Through the visit and inspection by the manufacturer's expert technicians, the corporation plans to ensure facility safety and improve the technical skills of the staff by exchanging the latest system information.

Additionally, it will be closed for 3 days from the 24th to the 26th for the regular safety inspection according to the Railroad Transport Act. This is an annual regular inspection conducted by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority to ensure the safety of the cable car, including checks on the cable car motor insulation, wire rope measurement, and brake inspection.

A corporation official stated, “Our cable car is making multifaceted efforts to prevent potential disaster accidents, including manufacturer inspection visits, 24-hour hotline operation, and various safety inspections,” and added, “We will continue to prioritize customer safety and maintain perfect facility safety management.”