2023-09-14 12:04:41
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The National Railroad Union, which advocates ‘opposition to high-speed rail integration and privatization,’ went on a five-day general strike on the 14th.
The Honam and Jeolla lines are also operating at only 60% of their usual passenger capacity.
There are many voices concerned regarding a prolonged strike.
Reporter Ko Young-min covered the scene of the strike and the issues of this strike.
【 reporter 】
‘Operation suspended’ signs are displayed everywhere on the electronic display board.
This applies not only to KTX but also to other trains.
Train service was reduced as the railroad union went on a five-day general strike starting at 9 a.m. on the 14th.
It has been four years since November 2019 that the railroad union went on strike.
The union viewed the separate operation of SRT and KTX as a step toward privatizing the railway, and demanded opposition to privatization and the full introduction of 4 groups and 2 shifts.
The Honam Regional Headquarters of the Railway Workers’ Union also held a general strike ceremony in front of Gwangju Songjeong Station with over 1,000 union members in attendance.
▶ Sink: Kim Dong-gu, Chairman of the Industrial Dispute Response Committee of the Honam Regional Headquarters of the Railway Workers’ Union
– “Where on earth is the benefit to citizens following 10 years of high-speed railway division by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport?”
▶ Sink: Railway Union Honam Regional Headquarters
– “Let’s stop the privatization of railways through continuous struggle. Let’s stop it. Let’s stop it. Let’s stop it.”
▶ Standing: Go Young-min
– “The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has taken measures such as deploying replacement workers, but citizens are experiencing inconvenience as train operations are reduced.”
Due to the strike, the Honam Line, Jeolla Line, and Gyeongjeon Line were reduced to 62% of normal operation on a daily basis.
KTX trains have been reduced to 69% of the usual capacity from 78 to 54, and freight trains are operating at only 20% of the capacity.
Citizen voices continued to call for the government and union to quickly find a solution and prevent a prolonged strike.
▶ Interview: Seohwan Kim / Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
– “The train was canceled, so I changed my ticket to following 7 p.m. It was a bit inconvenient. I hope that the employer will come to an amicable agreement to alleviate the inconvenience to the citizens.”
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is considering deploying additional express buses and intercity buses on weekends when passenger demand is high.
The railroad union plans to go on a second strike for four days starting on the 21st if the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport does not accept its demands.
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