GTX-A is finally here
The first segment of the Great Train eXpress (GTX) officially opened on March 30, 2024 – three years later than initially planned in 2017. While the launch marks a significant...
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...
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...
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.
Seohae Line opens to provide better transport in west Gyeonggi
I always feel lucky that living in Korea I usually get to see at least one brand new commuter line open every year. 2018 is no different, with the Seohae...
Transfer hub opens at Suwon Station including new bus interchange
Suwon City opened its new transfer hub at Suwon Station last Monday, making it easy to transfer between bus, taxi and train services. Suwon Station has always felt rather chaotic,...
12 new premium express bus routes to be introduced from June 30
Since November last year, premium express bus services have been operating between Seoul and Busan, and Seoul and Gwangju, in attempt to draw customers away from high-speed train services. So...
Sinbundang Line extension to be delayed by at least three years
According to an article from Joongboo Daily, construction on the southern Shinbundang Line extension from Gwanggyo to Homaesil won’t begin for at least another three years. News of the delay...
Korail launches shuttle bus between Gwangmyeong and Sadang stations
Today Korail launched a new shuttle bus between Seoul’s Sadang Station (Line 2 & 4) and Gwangmyeong Station (KTX). The service provides another way for Seoul residents in the south...
Safe Walking App Increases Personal Safety
While South Korean cities are regarded as safe in general, it is far less safe for women than for men. That’s a sad reality as it is shown with the...