Underground train reverses 200m for man who missed his stop

[ng1980]

Just posting this story as I thought it might be of interest:

In Seoul, the capital of South Korea, a man missed his stop, apparently because the door did not open. It is reported that he threatened and abused the driver through the emergency intercom. The driver, after obtaining permission from control, reversed the train back into the station. It is not stated which end of the train he did this from, but it appears to be from the front without any mention of rear end supervision. However, safety doors are now fitted at most underground stations in Seoul. Approximately 700 people were on board and this caused delays to other trains on the line.

The Korea Times:
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/12/117_100649.html

I will attempt to post other rail-related stories from South Korea when they are released.

 

[142094]

Lot of effort to go to for just one passenger!

 

[ng1980]

Lot of effort to go to for just one passenger!

Agreed! Especially compared to another 700 on this train and others on following trains, hence why it is in the news!

 

[Aictos]

Wouldn't dare do it in North Korea or the People's Republic of China though for obvious reasons...

 

[Badger]

"The incident also led to some 3 minute delays" -- if that was my trains it would be an improvement!

 

[Tim R-T-C]

Pity there was not a big man aboard who could have kept him on the train.

 

[185]

Age 13 I was on the way back from Deeside Ice Rink on a BR 153 service from Shotton to Bidston and the driver forgot me at Neston. Guard had not checked tickets, and it was well late.

Train sailed past Neston at 30mph, and the cab door at the front swung open....
"Oh cr..... " shouted the guard.

Needless to say they backed it up into Neston within a minute or two. Won't see that happen nowadays.