The Sea Train Has Ended Service: How to Take the Train Along the East Coast Now (2026)
Its last run was on December 25, 2023, ending 16 years of service. The aging cars needed replacing, but Korail and local governments couldn't agree on how to share the cost.
The Sea Train has ended service.
The Sea Train no longer runs
Its last run was on December 25, 2023, ending 16 years of service. The aging cars needed replacing, but Korail and local governments couldn't agree on how to share the cost.
Tourist trains on similar routes
- East Sea Santa Train · Gangneung–Buncheon
FAQ
Can I still ride the Sea Train?
Its last run was on December 25, 2023, ending 16 years of service. The aging cars needed replacing, but Korail and local governments couldn't agree on how to share the cost.
- CBS NoCut News - East Coast 'Sea Train' becomes history… service ends after 16 years · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
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