Too Hot on the Subway? Follow the Flow of Cold Air

Have you ever found yourself on a subway that feels way too hot?

Yet, at the same time, some people complain that it is too cold.

Contradictory complaints like this happen repeatedly.

Let us check through this article to see where the cooler seats are, and where the less cold seats are located.

Subway train conductors in Seoul cannot arbitrarily raise or lower the temperature based on passenger complaints.

In accordance with Ministry of Environment notices, the heating and cooling systems operate automatically based on standard temperatures of 24°C (75°F) in the summer and 18°C (64°F) in the winter.

However, even within the same train, temperature differences occur due to the flow of cold air.

If you are sensitive to heat, it is best to move your seat toward either end of the car.

Due to the characteristics of cold air flow, temperatures get lower toward both ends making it cooler, while the middle of the car has a relatively higher temperature.

Conversely, if you feel a lot of chill from the air conditioner, you can use the mild cooling cars, which are operated 1°C higher than regular cars.

Mild cooling cars operate in the 4th and 7th cars on Lines 1, 3, and 4.

On Lines 5, 6, and 7, the 4th and 5th cars are mild cooling cars.

Line 2 does not operate separate mild cooling cars due to high congestion.

(Source: News1 | Screen Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government)
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