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Train Makes Emergency Stop in Paju After Issue on Tracks; Investigation Under Way

PAJU, South Korea, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A train on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line made an emergency stop in Paju, just north of Seoul, on Friday after authorities discovered an issue on the tracks. The train was headed to Seoul from Munsan when it was brought to a sudden halt at 3:30 p.m., according to [...]The post Train Makes Emergency Stop in Paju After Issue on Tracks; Investigation Under Way appeared first on Be Korea-savvy.

Officials inspect a train on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line after making an emergency stop in Paju, just north of Seoul, on April 11, 2025, in this photo provided by the fire authorities. (Yonhap) PAJU, South Korea, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A train on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line made an emergency stop in Paju, just north of Seoul, on Friday after authorities discovered an issue on the tracks. The train was headed to Seoul from Munsan when it was brought to a sudden halt at 3:30 p.

m., according to an official at state railway operator KORAIL. Two passengers complained of minor pain following the stop but did not require hospitalization.

The train was earlier reported to have derailed. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it is investigating the exact cause of the incident and will take appropriate follow-up measures. (Yonhap).