Not Enough Escalators in Gangbuk
A recent article from Yonhap highlighted the fact there are almost twice the number of escalators installed at subway stations in Seoul south of the Han River (Gangnam) compared to those in...
Yeongjong Station to Open End of 2015
Update: This station is now scheduled to open on March 26 2016. Following the opening of Cheongna International City Station on the Airport Railroad last year, another new stop is expected to open...
Sillim Line Gets the Green Light
Another light rail line has been given the go ahead, with Seoul announcing the signing of a contract with NamSeoul Light Rail on August 12 to begin work on the Sillim Line in...
KTXs from Songdo and Suwon Stations
KTXs have been operating in the Incheon area via the airport railroad for over 2 years now, but soon it may be even easier for those living in the southern...
Suin Line Extension to Open in December
Update: The Suin Line extension has now been scheduled to open on February 27 2016. The Suin Line which opened between Oido and Songdo in 2012 will be getting a further...
Incheon Line 2 to Open in 2016
Incheon’s first subway line opened in 1999 and nearly 17 years later, Incheon Line 2 is set to open next year in July. Incheon Line 2 is a light rail line that...
Yeoju Line Set to Open in 2016
Update: This line has officially been named the Gyeonggang Line (경강선) and will be opening for service on September 24, 2016. It will also operate temporarily over the Chuseok period...
KORAIL Sells Airport Railroad
Korail announced the sale of the Korail Airport Railroad yesterday to a private KB Bank equity trust fund which is a consortium between KB and the Industrial Bank of Korea....
Sindorim Station: New Station Building and Overpass Remain Empty
A couple of years ago I started writing a post about renovations and construction of a new station building and overbridge taking place at one of Seoul’s busiest stations Sindorim Station. Unfortunately...
Seoul – Busan KTX Capacity to Increase, Travel Times to Decrease
Update: A date for the opening of the two new sections has been confirmed for 20 July 2015. Travellers and commuters can look forward to an increased number of train services...