Donghae Line
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| Donghae Line | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Native name | 동해선(東海線) | ||
| Status | Operarional | ||
| Owner | korea Rail Network Authority | ||
| Locale | North Gyeongsang | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 3 / 39 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail, Passenger rail Intercity rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Korail | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 2 April 2015 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 142.5 / 35.1 km (88.5 / 21.8 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 2 (Moryang–Pohang/Busanjin–Ilgwang) 1 (Ilgwang–Pohang (former)) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 25 kV/60 Hz AC Overhead line | ||
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| Donghae Line | |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Donghaeseon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tonghaesŏn |
The Donghae Line is a railway line connecting Moryang Station/Busanjin Station to Pohang Station in South Korea; the literal meaning of its name, "east sea line" reflects its position along the nation's east coast. It merged Donghae Nambu Line on December 30, 2016, and will merge Donghae Bukbu Line.
Stations
Major stations along the line include (in order):
- Bujeon Station, terminal station of the line and terminus of the Bujeon Line
- Sinhaeundae Station, a popular resort beach in eastern Busan
- Gijang Station
- Taehwagang Station (formerly Ulsan), major industrial city and terminus of the Jangsaengpo and Ulsanhang Lines
- Gyeongju Station, historic city and terminus of the Jungang Line
- Pohang Station, seaport and industrial city
Services
KTX
Plans foresee direct KTX high-speed train service from Seoul to Pohang and Ulsan after the completion of the upgrades. From 2015, direct KTX trains are to reach Pohang from Seoul in 1 hour 50 minutes, cutting 33 minutes from the travel time with transfer at Singyeongju.[1] Under the government's 2010 strategic plan for 2020, the entire line may see KTX service.[2]
Busan–Ulsan commuter trains
In the Busan–Ulsan section, higher frequency commuter rail service between Bujeon and Ilgwang began on December 30, 2016. Service operates approximately every 15 minutes during the peak periods and 30 minutes during the off-peak. The line is integrated into the Busan Metro network and accepts the Hanaro Card and Digital Busan Card, as well as the T-Money card from Seoul.
| Station # | Station name | Transferrable lines | Station type | Doors open |
| K110 | Bujeon | Korail passenger train | Aboveground | |
| K111 | Geojehaemaji | Aboveground | ||
| K112 | Geoje | Line 3 | Aboveground | |
| K113 | Busan Nat'l Univ. of Education | Line 1 | Aboveground | |
| K114 | Dongnae | Aboveground | ||
| K115 | Allak | Aboveground | ||
| K116 | Wondong (Under construction) | Aboveground | ||
| K117 | Jaesong | Aboveground | ||
| K118 | Centum | Korail passenger train | Aboveground | |
| K119 | BEXCO | Line 2 (BEXCO Station (Busan Metro)) | Aboveground | |
| K120 | Shin-Haeundae | Korail passenger train | Semi-underground | |
| K121 | Songjeong | Aboveground | ||
| K122 | OSIRIA | Aboveground | ||
| K123 | Gijang | Korail passenger train | Aboveground | |
| K124 | Ilgwang | Aboveground | ||
| Jwacheon | Aboveground | |||
| Wollae | Aboveground | |||
| Seosaeng | Aboveground | |||
| Namchang | Aboveground | |||
| Mangyang (under construction) | Aboveground | |||
| Deokha | Aboveground | |||
| Seonam | Aboveground | |||
| Taehwagang (formerly Ulsan) | Korail passenger train | Aboveground |
Upgrade
Pohang–Samcheok extension
At the time of thawing relations between South and North Korea, when the cross-border section of the Donghae Bukbu Line was reopened in 2007, the South Korean government considered the construction of a railway for freight traffic all along the east coast to the North Korean border.[3][4] As part of the corridor, a new single-track, non-electrified line for 150 km/h (93 mph) would connect Pohang and Samcheok, the end of a branch of the Yeongdong Line.[5] new line is to connect to the existing railhead at Samcheok. Work started on the Pohang-Yeongdeok section on March 20, 2008, with a foreseen budget of 2,949.5 billion won for the entire line until Samcheok.[6] As of 2009, progress reached 5.9% of a planned budget reduced to 2,831.749 billion won, and completion of the 171.3 km (106.4 mi) long project was planned for 2016.[7] Under the government's 2010 strategic plan for 2020, the Pohang–Samcheok extension is to be further upgraded for 230 km/h (140 mph).[2]
See also
- Korail; South Korea's national railroad operator
- List of Korea-related topics
- Transportation in South Korea
- Donghae Nambu Line
- Donghae Bukbu Line
References
- ^ 2015년 포항~서울 2시간에 달린다 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. 2010-02-04. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Bullet trains coming to a town near you by 2020". JoongAng Daily. 2010-09-02. Retrieved 2010-10-27.
- ^ "Trans-Korean Railway" (PDF). Korean Rail Technology (English). 9: 09–11. September 2007. Retrieved 2010-11-04.
- ^ "South Korea's growing network". Railway Gazette International. 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
- ^ "Korea's railways face a bright future". International Railway Journal. 2008-07-01. Archived from the original on 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 포항~삼척 166km 철도 오늘 첫 삽 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. 2008-03-20. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 포항∼삼척 철도건설. Korea Rail Network Authority. Retrieved 2010-10-24.
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