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Gwangmyeong subway construction site collapses; 1 trapped, 1 missing

April 11, 2025

A subway tunnel under construction in Gwangmyeong, a city just southwest of Seoul, collapsed Friday afternoon, leaving one worker trapped and another missing, according to South Korean police and fire authorities.

Subway Services Resume Post-Quake, Bar Two Lines Awaiting Safety Checks

March 29, 2025

Transport Minister assures public of infrastructure integrity, warns against taxi fare exploitation

The Subway Boom: Japan’s ODA fuels growth in Southeast Asia

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025

The most popular hotspot now in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis, is Metro Line 1, the country’s first subway.

Sanam Chai MRT: Bangkok’s most stunning subway station

SATURDAY, MARCH 01, 2025

Bangkok’s metro system is known for its efficiency, but one station stands out as an architectural masterpiece: Sanam Chai MRT Station. Designed to resemble a Rattanakosin-era throne hall, this underground station is a must-visit for travellers and history enthusiasts alike.

Worker succumbs to injuries from falling steel sheet at Thonburi MRT site

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2023

A worker was fatally injured when a steel sheet slipped and fell on him at the construction site of a Purple Line MRT station on Sunday morning.

Beijing introduces palm-print access on subway line

TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023

Once a palm print is registered, a commuter can scan the palm at any automated ticket gate to pass through. The fare is automatically deducted after exit.

Former US Marine to be charged in choking death on New York subway

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023

A former US Marine who killed a homeless man by putting him in a chokehold on the New York City subway will be arrested on Friday and arraigned on a charge of manslaughter, the Manhattan district attorney said on Thursday.

Calling woman 'ajumma' leads to subway stabbing

SUNDAY, MARCH 05, 2023

A 37-year-old woman accused of injuring three people with a knife on a subway told police that she did so because someone called her “ajumma,” police said Saturday.

In ageing South Korea, free subway rides for the elderly become a political headache

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In Seoul, where almost 1.7 million people are 65 or older, more than 233 million subway free rides were taken last year. That cost Seoul Metro some 315 billion won ($250 million) last year, equivalent to 30% of its debt, Seoul Metro data showed.

Philippine president opens part of Metro Manila subway, promises ‘more ambitious endeavours’

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2022

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday inaugurated a portion of the Metro Manila Subway Project in Pasig City, vowing to pursue more infrastructure projects that will benefit Filipinos.

After Seoul video, MRTA assures Bangkok subway flood-proof

TUESDAY, AUGUST 09, 2022

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) of Thailand has allayed fears about flooding of its subway, saying the system has been designed to be flood-proof even when rainfall is at the highest level in 200 years.

Floods submerge parts of South Korean capital killing at least 8