Korea establishes new safety plan following KTX train derailment

Korail president Na Hee-seung, president of KORAIL at the accident recovery site on the night of January 5

The Korean Ministry of Transport has established new measures to prevent high-speed train accidents following the derailment of a KTX high-speed train on January 5. It includes shortening the maintenance cycle of the wheels and strengthening the technical standards of trains to the European standard.

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Korea establishes new safety plan following KTX train derailment

Korail president Na Hee-seung, president of KORAIL at the accident recovery site on the night of January 5

The Korean Ministry of Transport has established new measures to prevent high-speed train accidents following the derailment of a KTX high-speed train on January 5. It includes shortening the maintenance cycle of the wheels and strengthening the technical standards of trains to the European standard.

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Author: Esther Geerts

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