Line Extensions: Bundang Line (죽전 – 기흥)
While much focus has been on the northern extension of the Bundang line which will not be open until 2012, an extension to the south end of the line is...
Review: D-Cube City – It’s No Windowless Box
On the 26th of August, Seoul’s newest department store ‘D-Cube City’ was opened at Shindorim Station. Do not be fooled by its open and glassy appearance. Although it looks more...
Gongdeok Station to Become Major Transfer Point
Gongdeok Station in the west of Seoul links lines No. 5 and 6 but will soon become yet another major hub which connects with 4 different lines. As you may...
Upcoming lines: 신분당선 – New Bundang Line
Bundang is an area that I lived in for over a year and grew very fond of. It is a well planned city with generally good roads and excellent transport...
KTXs for Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea
As some of you may be aware, construction has been taking place between Iksan, Suncheon and Yeosu in order to get KTXs running to the upcoming World Expo being held...
Upcoming Lines: Pyeongchang Edition – From Wonju to Gangneung
[Updated 9/12/12]Now that Pyeongchang has finally secured the 2018 Winter Olympics there is no doubt that for the next six and a half years planners, organisers and contractors have their...
Ui-dong – Sinseol Light Rail Line
Since most of my previous posts have been a bit biased towards Southern Seoul it’s time to head over the Han and look at some projects happening in the northern...
Long Term Projects: KTXs in Gangnam? It’s happening!
Today we look at our first long term project. While a good part of South Korea is accessible to Seoulites by rail, sometimes getting to the train station can be...