Train Operations Temporarily Suspended Due to Track Flooding from Heavy Rain
KORAIL Resumes Service on Iksan-Jeonju Section After Emergency Repairs
Passengers Advised to Check Real-Time Updates Due to Possible Delays
On the 7th, the railway tracks between Iksan and Jeonju on the Jeolla Line in the Jeonbuk region were submerged due to heavy rain. Photo provided by a reader · Yonhap News
Train operations on the Iksan to Jeonju section of the Jeolla Line, which had been suspended due to heavy rainfall, resumed at 10:00 a.m. on September 7.
KORAIL announced on the same day that service had restarted after emergency restoration work and safety inspections were completed on the Iksan to Jeonju section, which had suffered flood damage. Due to the heavy rain, five regular trains were suspended, and four KTX trains were replaced with bus connections.
KORAIL stated, "To ensure safety, trains will operate at reduced speeds, so some services may be delayed," and urged passengers to check real-time train status on the 'KORAIL Talk' mobile app and the official website before traveling.
Earlier that morning, heavy rain in the Jeonbuk region led to a complete suspension of train service on the affected section. At around 6:25 a.m., KORAIL sent a safety alert message stating, "Train operations on the Jeolla Line (Iksan to Jeonju) are suspended due to track flooding. Please use alternative means of transportation." At that time, the Yongsan to Iksan section was operating normally, but the tracks between Dongsan Station and Jeonju Station were submerged.
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