Seoul subway lines Seoul subway lines Bundang Line is a commuter subway line of the Korean National Railroad. It serves southeastern Seoul and Seongnam. Originally opened in September 1994 between Suseo and Ori, it was extended from Suseo to Seolleung in September 2003. It stretched 18.5 km from Seolleung to Ori, but as of 2006, it now streches from Seolleung to Bojeong. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bundang Line"
The Incheon Subway is a single subway line serving the South Korean city of Incheon. It connects to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system at Bupyeong station. ...more on Wikipedia about "Incheon Subway"
Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (SMRTC) was established in 1994 to operate the Seoul subway lines 5, 6, 7, and 8. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation"
The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is one of the most heavily used subway systems in the world, with over 8 million trips daily on the system's nine lines (total figures for Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation, Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation & Korean National Railroad commuter lines). The system serves Seoul and surrounding Gyeonggi Province, with a connection to the Incheon subway system. It has started to serve Cheonan, Chungnam Province in 2005. Ticket prices start at 900 won for a trip up to 12 km, with 100 won added for each 6 km after that. Riders may also enter the system using a debit card called T-Money. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Metropolitan Subway"
Although each station in the area differs, most stations seem like this typical subway station in Seoul. Stations range in size, from tiny local stations to large transportation hubs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations"
Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway links central Seoul, South Korea to Uijeongbu Bukbu Station in the northeast, Guro and Incheon Stations in the southwest, and Suwon and Cheonan Stations in the south. This line covers a large part of the Capital Metropolitan Area. The line first opened in 1974 between Seoul Station and Cheongnyangni Station, the only underground portion of the line (7.8 km). Commuter railway service was most recently extended to Cheonan in January 2005. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 1"
Seoul Subway Line 2 (dubbed the green line) is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The line running clock-wise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter clock-wise line is called the "outer circle line." This is Seoul's most heavily used line, and the longest circular subway line in the world. (Total length: 60.2 km) ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 2"
Seoul Subway Line 3 (the Orange Line) of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway connects northwestern Seoul to the city center, Gangnam, and southeastern Seoul. Construction began in 1980, and most of the current line opened (Gupabal - Yangjae) over two stages in the year of 1985, along with sister subway Line 4. In October of 1993, an extension to the south was opened (Yangjae - Suseo), giving Seoul the current Line 3. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 3"
Seoul Subway Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway (dubbed the blue line) is a long line crossing from the southwest to the northeast across the Capital Metropolitan Area. The southern portion of the line is divided into the Gwacheon and Ansan Lines, but this does not affect the trains which run on it, most of which run all the way from one end of the line to the other. The southern terminus (Oido) is in Jeongwang 4-dong, Siheung City, and the northern terminus (Danggogae) is in Sanggye 4-dong, Nowon-gu, northern Seoul. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 4"
Seoul Subway Line 5 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, dubbed the purple line, is a long line crossing from the west to the east across the Capital Metropolitan Area. The line was built 1990-96 and is an important east-west link connecting Gimpo Airport, Yeouido business area, downtown Seoul, and the Gangdong residential districts. Total length: 52.4 km. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 5"
Seoul Subway Line 6 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation cuts across northern Seoul in a U-shape. Line 6 opened its first section 7 August 2000: Bonghwasan - Sangwolgok (4 km). On 15 December 2000 the remaining section (27 km) was also put into service although 4 stations in central Seoul had not been finished by then (Itaewon - Yaksu). These stations were finally operable on 9 March 2001, which concluded Seoul's ambitious metro expansion programme carried out since 1990. The transfer corridor at Sindang (Line 2) did not open until 3 August 2001. Total length: 35.1 km. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 6"
Seoul Subway Line 7 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation was built 1990-96 (Jangam-Konkuk Univ.) and was completed 1 Aug. 2000 (central section 17 km. Konkuk University to Sinpung); the western section between Sinpung and Onsu was put into service on 29 Feb. 2000. This north-south line does not run through the city centre but links Gangnam directly to the northern parts of town. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 7"
Seoul Subway Line 8 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation was built 1990-99 and mainly serves the southeastern parts of Seoul and Seongnam. Jamsil to Amsa was opened July 1999. Total length: 17.7 km. There are future plans to extend the line to Guri station (north of the Han river). ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 8"
Seoul Subway Line 9 is currently under construction. ...more on Wikipedia about "Seoul Subway Line 9"
The Shin (New) Bundang Line Rail Project is an 18.5km long, wide-area rail rapid transit line currently under construction, and will connect to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway when completed. It will run in a north-south direction linking Gangnam in Seoul's south with Jeongja in the Bundang residential district in the southern satellite city of Seongnam. ...more on Wikipedia about "Shin Bundang Line"
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