Trial operation of ``chairless vehicles'' on Seoul subway line 4 starting tomorrow (10th)

To alleviate congestion on the subway during arrive-to-work hours (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.), trains without chairs will begin operating on Seoul subway line 4 starting on the 10th.
On the 9th, the Seoul Transportation Corporation completed preparations for a pilot project to alleviate subway congestion, and it will arrive at work on the 10th.
It was announced that service will begin on Line 4 from the Interzone. As a result of this pilot project, chairs will be removed from one vehicle on Line 4. Line 4 has a maximum congestion level of 193 based on the third quarter of 2023.
At 4%, it was the highest among Lines 1-8. For this reason, Seoul Transportation Corporation has selected Line 4, which is highly congested, as the subject of a pilot project to verify its effectiveness in improving congestion.
Last November, the Seoul Transportation Corporation unveiled a test plan for Lines 4 and 7 to ease congestion. However, the chair was removed
In response to public opinion related to safety, the decision was made to remove chairs from one car on Line 4, which is the most congested line, and to examine its effectiveness in improving congestion.
The Seoul Transportation Corporation said that the congestion rate of the subway could be improved by up to 40% if the chairs were removed.
It is expected that each vehicle will have a passenger space of 12.6 square meters, contributing to greater convenience for passengers. In addition, in order to prevent safety accidents such as falls that may occur due to the removal of chairs, △
The company explains that it has ensured the safety and convenience of citizens through supplementary safety work such as handrails, straps, and backrests.
After monitoring the trial operation and verifying its effectiveness in reducing congestion, the Seoul Transportation Corporation will expand the
We plan to consider whether or not it is possible. Baek Ho, president of the Seoul Transportation Corporation, said, ``We have made various efforts to alleviate congestion, such as increasing the number of trains during work hours and deploying safety personnel at major stations.
``If we verify the effectiveness of the system in alleviating congestion through this pilot project, we will consider expanding its implementation, so that citizens can use the subway more comfortably and safely.''