New KTX Services to Jinju Station Cut Travel Time in Half
KTX services from Seoul to the city of Jinju began operating today following the opening of new electrified double tracking between the city and Masan. The extension also provides access...
Gyeongui Line Extension to Gongdeok opens in December
Since the Gyeongui line opened in July 2009, residents of Ilsan and Paju have had better direct access to Seoul’s metro system. From December 15 an extension from DMC Station...
Bundang Line to become even longer in December
With the opening of the Bundang line’s northern extension it is easy to forget that just two months later the line will be getting even longer. The southern end of the line...
Gyeongwon Line Extension to Gangwondo opens in November
As part of the plans to restore another rail link to North Korea, the Gyeongwon line branch which currently terminates at Shintanri Station (신탄리역) will be extended to Baekmagoji Station (백마고지역) in Cheorwon,...
New Station to be added to Airport Railroad
Update – April 2014: OBS reports that Cheongna Station will open for service on June 21 2014. The original opening date was delayed due to work the signal system during the...
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 and since then downtown Gangnam has had to put up...
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 new stations on the line that will follow current terminus...
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, previously only accessible by buses or standard trains. Lines such...
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 things. While the line may come as a surprise to...
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, many towards the end of the year. One of the...