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|began_operation = August 15, 1974
|began_operation = August 15, 1974
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|system_length = {{convert|975.4|km|mi|abbr=on}}<br/><small>{{convert|532.4|km|mi|abbr=on}} of rapid transit serviced lines, excluding Incheon subway
|system_length = {{convert|981.5|km|mi|abbr=on}}<br/><small>{{convert|543|km|mi|abbr=on}} of rapid transit serviced lines, excluding Incheon subway
|lines = 19
|lines = 19
|vehicles =
|vehicles =
|stations = 607 total<br/>411 rapid transit serviced stations, excluding Incheon subway
|stations = 615 total<br/>416 rapid transit serviced stations, excluding Incheon subway
|ridership = 6.9 million (2011) (Seoul Metro/SMRT/Line 9 only)
|ridership = 6.9 million (2011) (Seoul Metro/SMRT/Line 9 only)
|annual_ridership = 2,518 million (2011) (Seoul Metro/SMRT/Line 9 only)<ref>http://stat.seoul.go.kr/Seoul_System3.jsp?stc_cd=273 서울 통계표</ref>
|annual_ridership = 2,560 million (2012) (Seoul Metro/SMRT/Line 9 only)<ref>http://stat.seoul.go.kr/Seoul_System3.jsp?stc_cd=273 서울 통계표</ref>
|track_gauge = {{RailGauge|sg}}
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| [[Sangbong Station|Sangbong]]
| [[Sangbong Station|Sangbong]]
| [[Chuncheon Station|Chuncheon]]
| [[Chuncheon Station|Chuncheon]]
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| 80.7&nbsp;km
| 80.7&nbsp;km
| [[Korail]]
| [[Korail]]

Revision as of 03:09, 29 December 2013

Seoul Metropolitan Subway
Overview
OwnerSeoul Special City, Korea Rail Network Authority, Incheon Metropolitan City, Uijeongbu City, Yongin City
LocaleSeoul, South Korea
Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheongnam-do, Gangwon-do
Transit typeRapid transit, Commuter rail
Number of lines19
Number of stations615 total
416 rapid transit serviced stations, excluding Incheon subway
Daily ridership6.9 million (2011) (Seoul Metro/SMRT/Line 9 only)
Annual ridership2,560 million (2012) (Seoul Metro/SMRT/Line 9 only)[1]
Operation
Began operationAugust 15, 1974
Operator(s)Seoul Metro, Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, Korail, Incheon Transit Corporation, and private rapid transit operators
Technical
System length981.5 km (609.9 mi)
543 km (337 mi) of rapid transit serviced lines, excluding Incheon subway
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
System map

The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is the world's second most extensive subway system by length. It is also the world's second largest subway by number of stations after the New York City Subway, and the world's most highly used subway consisting of 19 lines that serve the Seoul Metropolitan Area.

The system is rated the world's best subway system by Jalopnik,[2] nicknamed "super highway".[3] It is notable for its cleanliness and ease of use. Seoul Subway introduced the world's first commercially used contactless smart card called Upass and advanced technology such as 4G LTE, WiFi, DMB, and WiBro accessible in all stations and moving subway cars. Most trains have digital TV screens, and all of them have air conditioning and climate controlled seats installed that are automatically heated in the winter. All Seoul Metro, SMRT, Line 9,[4] AREX, Sinbundang Line and U Line stations have screen doors installed along with major stations operated by Korail and Incheon Transit.[5] Since 2010, all Seoul Metro stations feature the world's largest digital signage service,[6] which are smartphone-like 46" touchscreen kiosk stands called Digital View provided by Daum that have many apps such as maps having a Google Street View-like feature, tourist guides, and free phone calls. The world's first virtual mart for smartphone users opened at Seolleung Station in 2011.[7]

All lines use the T-money smart payment system utilizing RFID and NFC technology for automatic payment by T-money smart cards, smartphones, or credit cards and one can transfer to any of the other line within the system for free.[8]

Real-time subway arrival times are available for all lines provided through giant LCD screens at all stations, along with apps for smartphones. All directional signs in the system are written in both Korean and English. Station signs and some maps also display Hanja. In the trains, the prerecorded voice announcement that states the upcoming station, any possible line transfer, and the exiting side are all in Korean, followed by those in English. On major stations, this is also followed by the announcement in Japanese, then in Mandarin Chinese.

Lines & Channels

File:Pangyo Station of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, South Korea.JPG
Pangyo Station on Sinbundang Line.
File:Jeongja Station of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, South Korea.JPG
Jeongja Station on Sinbundang Line.
File:Sindap Station on Seoul Subway Line 2 in South Korea.JPG
Sindap Station on Seoul Subway Line 2.
File:National Police Hospital Station on Seoul Subway Line 3, South Korea.JPG
National Police Hospital Station on Seoul Subway Line 3.
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on Seoul Subway Line 5.
Line Name
English
Line Name
Korean
Starting Station(s)
Ending Station(s)
Stations
Total Length
Operator
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 1호선 Soyosan Incheon / Sinchang / Gwangmyeong / Seodongtan 98 200.6 km Korail / Seoul Metro
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 2호선 City Hall / Seongsu / Sindorim City Hall / Sinseol-dong / Kkachisan 51 60.2 km Seoul Metro
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 3호선 Daehwa Ogeum 43 57.4 km Korail / Seoul Metro
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 4호선 Dangogae Oido 48 71.5 km Korail / Seoul Metro
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 5호선 Banghwa Sangil-dong / Macheon 51 52.3 km Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
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 6호선 Eungam Bonghwasan 38 35.1 km Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
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 7호선 Jangam Bupyeong-gu Office 51 57.1 km Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
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 8호선 Amsa Moran 17 17.7 km Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
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 9호선 Gaehwa Sinnonhyeon 25 27.0 km Seoul Metro Line9 Corporation
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 공항철도 Seoul Station Incheon International Airport 10 58.0 km Korail Airport Railroad
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 중앙선 Yongsan Yongmun 28 71.2 km Korail
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 경의선 Gongdeok / Seoul Station Munsan 23 50.8 km Korail
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 경춘선 Sangbong Chuncheon 22 80.7 km Korail
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 분당선 Wangsimni Suwon 36 52.9 km Korail
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 수인선 Oido Songdo 9 13.1 km Korail
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 신분당선 Gangnam Jeongja 6 17.3 km Neo Trans (DX Line)
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 인천 1호선 Gyeyang International Business District 29 29.4 km Incheon Transit
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 용인 경전철 Giheung Jeondae · Everland 15 18.1 km Yongin Rapid Transit Corporation
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 의정부 경전철 Balgok Tapseok 15 11.1 km Uijeongbu LRT Corporation

History

Rolling stock

Main article: Seoul Metropolitan Subway trains

Fares and ticketing

T-money smart card

The current single-use ticket is a credit card-sized plastic card with RFID technology, which are obtained from automated machines in every subway station. A 500 won deposit fee is included in the price, and is refunded when the ticket is returned at any station. Multiple use cards are sold in convenience stores or can be integrated with certain debit cards.

From February 2012, ticket prices are currently 1,050 won for a trip up to 10 km, with 100 won added for each subsequent 5 km.[9] Prices for Sinbundang Line start at 1,750 won, while EverLine and U Line cost 1,300 won. From 2014, Sinbundang Line prices will begin at 1,950 won, while EverLine and U Line will introduce free transfers to other lines and buses. Half-priced children's tickets are available. Riders may also enter the system using a transportation card such as T-money, Upass, and KB Free Pass. There is a 100 won discount for using a transportation card. The city government also uses Seoul Citypass as a transportation card. Senior citizens and disabled people qualify for free transit and can get a free ticket or enter and exit using side gates rather than turnstiles.

Current construction

Opening 2014

Opening 2015

Opening 2016+

Planned construction

There are several major works that are either still in the planning stage or are waiting for construction to commence.

  • (2014 ~ 2017) Line 8 will be extended north by 11.37 km to intersect Guri Station and Byeolnae Station on the Gyeongchun Line.[17]
  • The northern end of Line 4 will be extended by three stations from Danggogae to Jinjeop, Namyangju. Construction will begin in 2015, with the expected completion date in 2019.[18]
  • (2013 ~ 2022) Sin Ansan Line will connect Ansan, Siheung, Seoul Station, and Cheongnyangni Station. At its terminus at Cheongnyangni, the line will be connected to a new light rail line called Myeonmok Light Rail Line.[citation needed]
  • An interchange station of Line 2, Line 5, Jungang Line, Bundang Line, and Dongbuk Light Rail Line is planned from Wangsimni Station.[19]
  • Incheon Line 3 is planned to be a semicircular subway line of Incheon. It will intersect Seoul Subway Line 1 at Dowon Station and Dongmak Station at Incheon Subway Line 1, as well as at the future Incheon Subway Line 2.[20]
  • Myeonmokseon LRT (면목선 경전철) is a planned 12-station, 9.05 km line from Cheongnyangni Station to the future Sinnae Station. Customers will be able to transfer to Seoul Subway Lines 1, 6, 7, and the Gyeongchun Line. The cost is estimated at 855.9 billion Won. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2013 and end in 2018.[21][22]
  • Line 7 will get two more stations to the west to link up to Incheon Line 2. The 3.94 km extension is due for completion in 2018.[23] Construction will commence in 2013.
  • Gimpo City will have its own subway line (김포도시철도) stretching 23.61 km over 9 stations. Completion target is the end of 2018.[citation needed]
  • Incheon Line 1 will get one more station to Songdo Landmark City 0.84 km beyond International Business District Station. Construction is planned to start in 2013 and be completed the end of 2018.[23]
  • EverLine might get a 6.8 km extension from Gugal station to the future Gwanggyo Station on the Sinbundang Line.[24]
  • Several Light Rapid Transit lines are under various forms of construction.[citation needed]

Construction on-hold

See also

References

  1. ^ http://stat.seoul.go.kr/Seoul_System3.jsp?stc_cd=273 서울 통계표
  2. ^ The Best Subway Systems In The World
  3. ^ BBC News - Underground world: Seoul's 'super highway' v London's 'rude tube'. Bbc.co.uk (2013-04-03). Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
  4. ^ With the exception of Gaehwa Station.
  5. ^ Screen doors installed in the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Koreatimes.co.kr (2009-05-05). Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
  6. ^ 이웃집블로거 빌시 : 네이버 블로그. Tunpark.blog.me. Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
  7. ^ What are the world's best metro systems?
  8. ^ With the exception of AREX on Yeongjong Island (extra charge applied depending on distance) and Sinbundang Line (extra flat charge of 700KRW). EverLine and U Line will allow free transfers from 2014.
  9. ^ "9호선/수도권 전철 읍데이트들 - Misc Subway Updates" (Blog). Rick&Nyo. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2012. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); External link in |authorlink= (help)
  10. ^ "경의선 효창정거장 부지 220m 때문에…" ((Korean Language)). Chosun. 2011-08-25. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
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  12. ^ "Incheon metro Line 2 signalling contract awarded". Railway Gazette International. 2010-02-09.
  13. ^ 최, 미경 (June 22, 2012). "인천시의회, 하루 만에 뒤집다" (Korean). Kiho News. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  14. ^ "DX Line 홈페이지에 오신것을 환영합니다" (Korean Language). Shin Bundang. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
  15. ^ [2][dead link]
  16. ^ http://www.uitrans.co.kr/data/c_present.html
  17. ^ Bak, Yongson (2011-05-04). "경기북부 연장 광역전철 '윤곽 잡혔다'". Yonhap News. Retrieved 07 Sept 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  18. ^ "4호선 연장 및 창동차량기지 이전 공동 선언식" (Korean). 연합뉴스. October 17, 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  19. ^ [3]
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  21. ^ Lee, Jinchol (July 10, 2011). "청량리-신내역 면목선 경전철 민자사업 본격화". E Daily Jonghab News. Retrieved 09 Sept. 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  22. ^ Kim, Gyeongtaek (July 11, 2011). "청량리~신내역 경전철 면목선 2013년 착공". Kukmin Ilbo Kuki News. Retrieved 02 Sept. 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  23. ^ a b "사업소개" (Korean Language). 도시철도건설본부. Retrieved 7 June 2012. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  24. ^ "(경기도 도시철도) 용인경전철 연장" (Korean Language). Future Rail Database. 2011-12-09. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
  25. ^ 현대일보 지역정보 행사정보. Hyundaiilbo.com (1970-01-01). Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
  26. ^ 개통 앞둔 월미은하레일 '시운전', Kyeongin-ilbo.

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