Tunnelling of first GTX-A section complete
Another milestone for the GTX project was announced just before the new year — one of many to come over the next few years. On December 29, MOLIT announced that...
Line 9 extension gets green light — again
Wanna feel old? Seoul’s Line 9 is nearly 13 years old! But it is still being built, with MOLIT recently announcing the go ahead for another Line 9 extension, the...
Busan BRT now complete after final section opens
The final section of the Busan BRT (bus rapid transit) opened on December 28, bringing an eight-year project that has gradually made its way across the city to a close.
First autonomous bus service to use BRT roads launches
Korea’s first autonomous bus service to use Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) roads began operating today in Sejong City and was launched in a ceremony with the heads of the Ministry...
First GTX-A train delivered by Hyundai Rotem
The “GTX”. If you live in Korea, it’s one of those projects that you may have seen on signs, election campaigns, and real estate listings for years now. Now, we’re...
New Incheon Subway Line 2 trains bring improvements
Earlier this week Incheon announced that 12 new EMUs (six 2-car trains) would soon be introduced to Incheon Subway Line 2 to relieve pressure on the often crowded line.
Seoul trams to make a return in 2025
Seoul trams will no longer be museum pieces once the Wirye Line opens in 2025, bringing the transport mode back to the capital after 57 years. On November 28, Korea’s...
Hanam Line extension opens for Seoul’s Line 5
A new extension has been opened on the east end of Seoul’s Line 5. Also called the “Hanam Line”, it brings Line 5 into Gyeonggi Province for the first time.
More new trains for Seoul’s Line 2
Seoul’s Line 2 is set to have more of its subway cars replaced over the coming months as it completes Phase 2 of train upgrades. Seoul Metro announced on November...
The year ahead and a look back at 2018
Another year has passed and time seems to go by faster each year. Once again, it has been a busy year for both Nikola and I. We would have loved...