Seoul Subway Line 1 Halted During Morning Rush, Restored After About 2 Hours (Comprehensive)

38 Trains Delayed
KORAIL Says "Investigation Underway"

Train operations on a section of Seoul Subway Line 1 were disrupted due to a power supply failure, but service was restored after approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

On the 8th, a power outage occurred on a section of Seoul Subway Line 1. The platform at Yongsan Station was crowded with commuters who had to get off before reaching their destinations and passengers waiting for trains. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

According to Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL), on July 8 at around 7:29 a.m., a power supply failure occurred on the southbound section of Line 1 between Changdong Station and Sinimun Station. Recovery work was completed at around 9:48 a.m. KORAIL dispatched an emergency response team immediately and temporarily suspended southbound train operations between Dobongsan Station and Cheongnyangni Station, but all train services have now returned to normal.

However, as a result of the incident, 38 trains were delayed for about 10 to 20 minutes, causing inconvenience to commuters who had to get off the trains or transfer to other means of transportation.

A KORAIL official stated, "We are investigating the cause of the power supply failure."

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