KTX expands Tuesday following SRT absorption

The integrated high-speed railway service combining KTX and SRT will officially launch Tuesday, marking the debut of the country’s first dedicated platform for high-speed trains. SRT trains, previously operated by SR, will join KTX services operated by KORAIL under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The integration of SR into KORAIL will increase seating capacity for passengers. The government said 15,000 additional seats will be available on weekdays and 17,000 on weekends. It also said the number of seats on routes departing from Suseo Station in southern Seoul will increase by 30 percent. Fares will be reduced by an average of 10 percent, to SRT levels. All trains will be available for booking through KORAIL+, the online platform launched by KORAIL in early August. Transport Minister Kim Yun-deok said the government will prioritize “safety above all else, inspect the field and ensure that the public can use high-speed rail more conveniently while enjoying better railway services.” KORAIL President Kim Tae-seung also said that the company will keep railway safety a