Supporting the Development of Railway Traffic Controllers... Ministry Opens Simulated Facility

by Choi Daeyul

Published 21 Jun.2026 11:00(KST)

Simulated Train Control Facility Built in 2024 Opens to the Public

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on June 21 that it will open its simulated train control facility to train future railway traffic controllers. Built in 2024, the facility allows participants to experience train operation management and emergency response in a realistic environment. Applications will be accepted from June 22 to July 5 for universities and high schools related to railway studies.

Last year, the ministry conducted two pilot openings for universities specializing in railway studies, offering practical control exercises and job experience programs. According to the ministry, this year it will expand the scope of eligible participants and increase the scale of the initiative so that more trainees can join, while also operating hands-on, level-specific training programs.

The training course consists of an intensive eight-hour session conducted in small groups of around 15 people. Participants will receive basic theory instruction, experience train operation control, and respond to simulated emergencies, all in an environment that closely resembles actual work settings. Team leader-level controllers with more than 20 years of experience will serve as instructors, and customized programs will be offered according to participants' levels. The ministry also plans to link the curriculum with regular school courses and field trips to the railway traffic control center.

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The ministry expects more than 100 people to participate in the program annually. Kim Taebyeong, Director General of the Railway Bureau at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stated, "Railway control is a core responsibility that ensures the safety and lives of the public using railways, and it requires controllers who are both professional and capable of responding on the ground. We will support prospective railway controllers so they can develop their practical skills."