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Andy Tebay

May 3, 2023 | Infrastructure

KR to invest $US 531m in Chungcheong Province network

The projects include Korea’s first 400km/h high-speed line.

April 24, 2023 | Light Rail

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Seoul Wirye light rail line

The 5.4km Wirye Line is expected to alleviate traffic congestion.

April 14, 2023 | Technology

Korail introduces driverless shunting

The system has been implemented at Jecheon marshalling yard.

January 18, 2023 | Infrastructure

Winner of Seoul GTX-B construction contract announced

The contract will be awarded to the Daewoo Engineering and Construction consortium

January 9, 2023 | Asia

Supreme Rail pushes for more independence from Korail

The move comes after a merger between Korail and SR was shelved.

January 5, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Tunnelling completed in Seoul for GTX-A line

The 39.8km GTX-A route from Gangnam to Dongtan includes 9km of new underground alignment.

January 4, 2023 | Metros

Seoul Line 9 extension approved

The line will open in 2028.

December 23, 2022 | Policy

Supreme Rail merger with Korail postponed

Impact of Covid-19 on passenger traffic has prevented full analysis.

December 5, 2022 | Light Rail

Seoul Wirye light rail line approved

Construction of the new 5.4km line will start imminently and is expected to be completed in 2025.

November 21, 2022 | Fleet

Design finalised for new Airport Railroad fleet in Korea

New EMUs will operate between Seoul and Incheon.

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