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 check two separate applications to purchase KTX and SRT tickets will now be eliminated. With a single app, all high-speed train tickets can now be searched and booked at once. High-speed rail fares will become more affordable, and additional discounts will be offered.

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

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

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 2nd that, together with Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) and SR, it will officially launch a new mobile app called "Korail+" that enables users to book both KTX and SRT tickets in one integrated platform.

Existing users of the "Korail Talk" app can update to the latest version starting at 9 a.m. on the 3rd, while new users can download the new app from their app store.

The actual booking start date differs from the app's release date. While the "Korail+" app will be available from the 3rd, tickets for trains running jointly on KTX and SRT lines from September 1 onward will only be available for booking via the new app from 10 a.m. on the 5th.

If you plan to travel by train during August, you will need to continue using the current separate system for now (using Korail+ for KTX and the current SRT app for SRT), so care should be taken to avoid confusion.

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

17,000 Seats Added and 10% Fare Discount... How to Maximize the "Real Benefits"

Starting September 1, with the launch of the integrated high-speed rail operation, passenger benefits will be expanded.

First, KTX fares will be reduced by an average of 10% to match the price level of SRT. When using SRT routes, 5% of the payment amount will be credited as mileage, just like KTX.

The "30% transfer discount for regular trains," which was previously unavailable due to different operators, will now apply equally to SRT sections. In addition, new online specials will be introduced for trains with surplus seats, offering discounts of 10-30%.

In particular, securing train seats—especially difficult before—will become easier, as 17,000 seats will be added on weekends and 15,000 on weekdays.

About 30% more seats will be added to trains departing from or arriving at Suseo Station, making it much easier for residents of southern metropolitan areas and local regions to make reservations.

To receive the new app's benefits, users must convert to "integrated membership." Members who had previously signed up with Korail will be automatically converted, while those registered only with SR (SRT) must visit the website to go through a separate consent procedure.

The updated "Korail+" app features user-friendly screens for all age groups, with simplified date and time searches and new sorting and filter functions that make it quicker to find tickets meeting your desired criteria.

On the payment screen, coupons and mileage can be applied simultaneously without a complicated process. The transport ministry plans to expand the platform further, offering not only simple bookings but also integrated travel services such as station parking, luggage delivery, and accommodation reservations in one place.

Yoonduk Kim, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said, "This integrated app launch marks the starting point where people will most immediately experience the benefits of high-speed rail integration," adding, "We will provide thorough guidance and detailed support so that even those less familiar with digital services can use the integrated platform without inconvenience."

The Ministry and the two companies will hold a commemorative event at Suseo Station in Seoul on the 3rd. For a month, "transition assistants" will be stationed at major train stations nationwide to assist with on-site app installation and inform passengers of the new benefits.

Meanwhile, the Fair Trade Commission will on the 3rd grant final approval for the business merger, in which Korail takes over SR’s operations and acquires 58.95% of government-held shares. The transport ministry aims to complete the remaining procedures and finalize integration of the two organizations by September.

Going forward, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Fair Trade Commission plan to jointly oversee for three years whether business plans such as fare reductions and seat increases are properly implemented.

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