KTX and SRT September Tickets Available in One App from the 5th... Suseo Seats Increased by 30%

SRT Tickets for August Must Be Booked Through the Current App

KTX Fares Cut by 10% to Match SRT Levels

SRT Also Offers 5% Mileage and 30% Transfer Discount

The inconvenience of having to switch between two different applications to buy KTX and SRT train tickets will soon be a thing of the past. Now, all high-speed rail tickets can be searched for and reserved at once using a single app. Fares for high-speed rail are becoming more affordable, and there will be expanded discount opportunities.

The App Launches on the 3rd, Integrated Booking from the 5th..."Be Sure to Check the Travel Date"

From April 30 to May 14, during the multiple train operation test run, KTX-Sancheon (left) and SRT vehicles were connected at Suseo Station in Seoul. SR

On August 2, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that, together with Korail and SR, it will officially launch a new mobile app, "Korail+", which enables integrated reservations for both KTX and SRT.

Existing Korail Talk app users can update to the latest version starting at 9:00 AM on the 3rd, while new users can download the app anew from the app stores.

The date when actual ticket reservations begin differs from the app's release date. Although the "Korail+" app will launch on the 3rd, reservations for train tickets on routes where the KTX and SRT will operate together from September 1 onward will be possible via the new app starting at 10:00 AM on August 5.

If you plan to travel on a train operating during August, you must continue to use the current method (Korail+ for KTX tickets, the existing SRT app for SRT tickets) for the time being. Therefore, be careful to avoid any confusion.

KTX·SRT Integrated Reservation, Usage Methods by Date. AI-Generated Image

17,000 More Seats and 10% Fare Reduction...How to Maximize "Real Benefits"

From September 1, with the integrated operation of high-speed rail, the benefits that passengers can enjoy will significantly increase.

First, KTX fares will be reduced by an average of 10 percent to match SRT levels. When using the SRT routes, 5 percent of the payment amount will be accumulated as mileage, just like for KTX.

The "30 percent transfer discount for regular trains," which had not been possible due to different operators, will now also apply to SRT routes. In addition, a new online special fare will be introduced, offering 10 to 30 percent discounts for trains with many vacant seats.

Notably, there will be 17,000 additional seats available on weekends and 15,000 more on weekdays—addressing previous ticket shortages.

Seats on trains departing from or arriving at Suseo Station, which sees the highest demand, will be increased by about 30 percent, making reservations much easier for residents in southern metropolitan areas and other regions.

To access the new app's benefits, it is essential to convert to an "integrated membership." Members who already joined Korail will be automatically converted, but those who registered only with SR (SRT) must visit the website and complete a separate consent process.

The revamped "Korail+" app features a user-friendly interface for all age groups. Searching by date and time is simpler, and sorting or filtering by specific conditions has been added to let users quickly find the tickets they want.

On the payment screen, discount coupons and mileage can be applied simultaneously in a single, straightforward process. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to expand this platform further, offering not just simple reservations but also linked services needed for rail travel—such as nearby parking lots, baggage delivery, and accommodation bookings—all in one place.

Minister Yoonduk Kim of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport stated, "The launch of this integrated app is the starting point where citizens will first experience the benefits of high-speed rail integration," adding, "We will provide thorough guidance and careful support to ensure that even those unfamiliar with digital services can use the integrated platform without inconvenience."

The Ministry and both agencies will hold a commemorative event at Seoul Suseo Station on August 3 and will assign "transition support" staff at major train stations nationwide for a month to assist with app installation and promote available benefits on-site.

Meanwhile, on August 3 the Fair Trade Commission will grant final approval for the business combination under which Korail will take over SR's business operations and acquire a 58.95% government stake. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to wrap up the remaining procedures and complete the integration of both entities by September.

Going forward, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Fair Trade Commission will jointly monitor, over a period of three years, whether the fare reductions, seat increases, and related business plans are being properly implemented.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.