General News and Updates

Line Extensions: Extension from Gangnam to Wangsimni October 6

The northern extension of the Bundang line will open on October 6. Construction on the extension began in October 2004…

12 years ago

Line Extensions: Daegu’s Line 2 Extension Opens in September

Daegu's Line 2 will be gaining three new stations on its eastern end, set to open on September 19. The three…

12 years ago

Line Extensions: Jungang Line Revamp Extends to Wonju

In the past few years it has become increasingly easier to travel between Seoul and its surrounding areas and cities,…

12 years ago

Upcoming Lines: U Line – Light Rail Arrives in Uijeongbu

Updated: If you have looked up at the subway map recently, no doubt you would have noticed a few new…

12 years ago

Suin Line from Oido to Incheon to Open June 30

2012 is a big year for rail transport around the country, with several extensions and new lines to be opened,…

12 years ago

Commuter Train from South Korea’s most Northern Railhead to Resume Service

Last month Korail announced that commuter trains from Shintan-ri(신탄리) to Dongducheon(동두천) would begin operating again from the 21st of March…

13 years ago

New Multi-level Transfer Centre at Gaehwa Station

A new multi-level transfer centre is to be opened at Gaehwa Station (개화역) the first station on Line 9 later…

13 years ago

Incheon International Airport to open Second Terminal by 2018

Recently I posted about the maglev train currently under construction at Incheon International Airport (referred to herein as Incheon Airport). This…

13 years ago

New Two-Storey Trains to begin operating to Chuncheon

Update: The ITX Cheongchun is now operating and a great assortment of photos from inside the new carriages can be viewed at Ian…

13 years ago

Daegu’s Third Line to be Monorail

The Eunha Galaxy Rail is not the only upcoming monorail in South Korea. Daegu's third rail transport line will be…

13 years ago