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45-637: Rail transportation is important in Uiwang, which is home to the Korean Railroad Museum and Korea National Railroad College. Seoul Subway Line 1 passes through the city, as does the Gyeongbu Line . In addition, a terminal of Hanjin container shipping is located here. Uiwang lies just south of Seoul . It is bounded to the east by Baegunsan ( 백운산 ), Barasan ( 바라산 ), the lower slopes of Cheonggyesan ( 청계산 ), and Maebongsan ( 매봉산 ); to

90-556: A different standard to the metro, one that is followed by all national rail lines (with the exception of the otherwise self-contained Ilsan Line ) because much of the Korean Peninsula's early rail network was constructed during Japanese rule . Line 1 , from Seongbuk station to Incheon station and Suwon station , opened on 15 August 1974. On 9 December 1978, the Yongsan - Cheongnyangni line via Wangsimni (now part of

135-408: A transportation card. Senior citizens and disabled people qualify for free transit and can get a free ticket with a valid ID card or enter with a registered transportation card without having the fare deducted. International travelers can also use a Metropolitan Pass (MPASS) which provides up to 20 trips per day during the prepaid duration of 1 day to 7 days. Depending on where you purchase the card,

180-564: A unified transportation fare system, meaning that subways and buses in Seoul , Incheon and Gyeonggi Province are treated as one system when it comes to fares. For example, a subway rider can transfer to any other line for free (with the exception of Shinbundang Line , EverLine and U Line , the latter two adding a flat charge of 200 and 300 won respectively). One can also transfer to any Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, or some South Chungcheong Province city buses for free and get discounted fares on

225-491: Is Seoul Subway Line 4 although it runs on the right-hand side until Namtaeryeong station , and operates on the left-hand side for the parts afterwards) since railways in Korea generally run on the left side. Korail operates a variety of express "rapid" ( Korean : 급행 geup-haeng , Hanja : 急行) trains for long distance commuter services on Line 1. These services include: Former express services include: Seoul Subway Line 1

270-768: Is a metropolitan railway system consisting of 23 rapid transit , light metro , commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest South Korea . The system serves most of the Seoul Metropolitan Area including the Incheon metropolis and satellite cities in Gyeonggi province . Some regional lines in the network stretch out beyond the Seoul Metropolitan Area to rural areas in northern Chungnam province and western Gangwon Province , that lie over 100 km (62 mi) away from

315-660: Is included in the price, and is refunded when the ticket is returned at any station. Multiple use cards are sold in convenience stores and the functionality is included in many credit/debit cards. Fares (except for single-use tickets) are currently 1,400 won for a trip up to 10 km (6.2 mi), with 100 won added for each subsequent 5 km (3.1 mi). Once 50 km (31.1 mi) has been passed, 100 won will be added every 8 km (5.0 mi). Single-use ticket users must pay RFID deposit 500 won plus 100 won surcharge to fare. Half-priced children's tickets are available. The city government also uses Seoul Citypass as

360-517: Is meant to be the replacement for the Gyeongwon line commuter trains, which began at Dongducheon station prior to its closure. Trains travel along Gyeongbu (Seoul-Cheonan), Gyeongin (Guro-Incheon), Janghang (Cheonan-Sinchang), and Gyeongwon (Hoegi-Yeoncheon) railway lines. The line runs on the left-hand side of the track, as opposed to the right-hand side of the track like all other Seoul Metropolitan Subway lines (another exception to this

405-532: Is powered by 1500 V direct current on the underground tunnel segment between Cheongnyangni station and Seoul Station , and by 25000 V alternating current (60 Hertz frequency) on the rest of the line. Because of this different manner of offering electric current, there are neutral sections between Cheongnyangni station and Hoegi station , as well as between Seoul Station and Namyeong station . All Line 1 rolling stock are similarly required to be multi-system compatible with both electrification systems. Until 2000,

450-612: The Cheonan - Sinchang extension of Line 1 opened. The magnetic paper ticket changed to an RFID -based card on 1 May 2009. On 1 July the Gyeongui Line from Seoul Station to Munsan station opened, and on 24 July Line 9 from Gaehwa station to Sinnonhyeon station opened. The Byeongjeom - Seodongtan extension of Line 1 opened on 26 February 2010, and the Gyeongchun Line opened on 21 December. On 28 October 2011,

495-530: The Gyeonggang Line on 24 September. The Gyeongui–Jungang Line is extended one station east to Jipyeong station on 21 January 2017, with 4 round trips to Jipyeong station. On 16 June 2018 the Seohae Line opened. Magongnaru station on Line 9 became an interchange station with AREX on 29 September 2018. Bundang line was extended northeastward to Cheongnyangni station, allowing for connections to

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540-536: The Jungang Line from Yongsan station to Deokso station opened. The Uijeongbu - Soyosan extension of Line 1 opened and shuttle service from Yongsan station to Gwangmyeong station began (with the route now shortened from Yeongdeungpo to Gwangmyeong ) on 15 December 2006. On 23 March 2007, AREX opened. The Deokso - Paldang extension of the Jungang Line opened on 27 December. On 15 December 2008,

585-469: The Jungang Line ) was added to Line 1. Line 2 opened on 10 October 1980. Line 4 opened on 20 April 1985, and Line 3 on 12 July. On 1 April 1994, the Indeogwon - Namtaeryeong extension of Line 4 opened. The Bundang Line , from Suseo station to Ori station , opened on 1 September. On 15 November 1995, Line 5 opened. The Jichuk - Daehwa extension of Line 3 opened on 30 January 1996. On 20 March,

630-458: The Kkachisan - Sindorim extension of Line 2 opened. Line 7 opened on 11 October, and Line 8 on 23 November. On 6 October 1999, Incheon Subway Line 1 opened. Seoul Subway Line 6 opened on 7 August 2000. In 2004 the fare system reverted to charging by distance, and free bus transfers were introduced. The Byeongjeom - Cheonan extension of Line 1 opened on 20 January 2005. On 16 December,

675-773: The RER in Paris . The AREX is an airport rail link that links Incheon International Airport and Gimpo Airport to central Seoul, and offers both express service directly to Incheon International Airport and all-stop commuter service for people living along the vicinity of the line. While operating hours may vary depending on the line and station in question, the Seoul Metropolitan Subway generally operates every day from 5.30 a.m. until midnight, with some lines operated by Seoul Metro ending services around 1 a.m. on weekdays. The Seoul Metropolitan Subway system operates on

720-505: The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a rapid transit and commuter rail line which links central Seoul , South Korea to Yeoncheon in the northeast, Incheon in the southwest, and Sinchang via Suwon and Cheonan in the south. The central underground portion of Line 1, running underneath Sejongno , Jongno , and Wangsan-ro avenues along Seoul's traditional downtown area, is the oldest subway-operated section in

765-632: The Shinbundang Line from Gangnam station to Jeongja station opened. The Suin Line , from Oido station to Songdo station , opened on 30 June 2012. The U Line opened on 1 July, the Onsu - Bupyeong-gu Office extension of Line 7 on 27 October and the Gongdeok - Gajwa extension of the Gyeongui Line on 15 December, and on 26 April 2013, EverLine opened. On 27 December 2014, the Gyeongui Line

810-409: The 7.8 km (4.8 mi) underground city-center portion run by Seoul Metro Corporation —one of Seoul Metro's predecessors—was the only section properly referred to as Line 1 and labeled red on maps. On the other hand, the remaining sections of the rail line run by Korail were referred to as Korean National Railroad of Seoul and the local all-stop services labeled either blue or gray on maps, while

855-1260: The Gwacheon-Bongdam Highway (309) pass through Uiwang. Uiwang is home to the Uiwang Campus of the Korea National University of Transportation , and Kaywon University of Art and Design. There are five high schools in the city: Gyeonggi Foreign Language High School, Uiwang High School, Baegun High School, Useong High School, and Morak High School. Uiwang houses seven middle schools: Baegun Middle School, Gocheon Middle School, Uiwang Middle School, Uiwang Bugok Middle School, Galmoe Middle School, Morak Middle School, and Deokjang Middle School. There are twelve elementary schools in Uiwang: Uiwang Elementary School, Gocheon Elementary School, Galmoe Elementary School, Uiwang Bugok Elementary School, Wanggok Elementary School, Uiwang Deokseong Elementary School, Deokjang Elementary School, Ojeon Elementary School, Baegun Elementary School, Naeson Elementary School, Morak Elementary School, and Naedong Elementary School. City Hall,

900-794: The Gyeongchun Line and regional rail services on 31 December 2018. On 28 September 2019, the Gimpo Goldline opened. On 12 September 2020, the Suin Line extension between Hanyang Univ. at Ansan and Suwon , beginning the interlining with Line 4 between Oido and Hanyang Univ. at Ansan, as well as through-running with the Bundang Line to form the Suin–Bundang Line . On May 24, 2022, the Sillim Line opened, becoming

945-753: The Korean Railroad Museum, and Uiwang's Nature Education Park. The source of the Anyangcheon - a tributary of the Han River - is in Uiwang, as is the source of the Haguicheon, itself a tributary of the Anyangcheon. Most of Uiwang is thus drained northwards. However, the Hwanggujicheon's source is also in Uiwang, and this flows south, eventually emptying into the Yellow Sea at Asan Bay. In recent times, Uiwang has developed considerably thanks to

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990-476: The Seoul Metropolitan Subway system. Its branches and services cover a large part of the Seoul Capital Area ; totaling 218.3 km (135.6 mi) in route length. The underground section between Seoul Station and Cheongnyangni station , which is referred to as Seoul Metro Line 1 (7.8 km [4.8 mi]) after its operator, is currently operated by Seoul Metro , and is electrified at

1035-708: The capital. The network consists of multiple systems that form a larger, coherent system. These being the Seoul Metro proper, consisting of Seoul Metro lines 1 through 9 and certain light rail lines, that serves Seoul city proper and its surroundings; Korail regional rail lines, which serve the greater metropolitan region and beyond; Incheon Metro lines, operated by Incheon Transit Corporation , that serve Incheon city proper; and miscellaneous light rail lines, such as Gimpo Goldline and Yongin Everline , that connect lower-density areas of their respective cities to

1080-739: The central library , seniors' social center , health center , and youth centers are all located in Gocheon-dong. Korea Correctional Service operates the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang. There are many large corporations, such as Haitai confectionaries , Cheil Industries , Hyundai Rotem , and various trade and logistics companies in Uiwang. Uiwang is twinned with: 37°20′41″N 126°58′06″E  /  37.344829°N 126.968325°E  / 37.344829; 126.968325 Seoul Subway Line 1 Seoul Subway Line 1 (dubbed The Dark Blue Line ) of

1125-516: The central route between Seoul Station and Cheongnyangni, every 6-9 min between Seoul and Guro, every 8-10 min between Guro and Incheon and between Guro and Byeongjeom, every 10-15 min from Byeongjeom to Cheonan, and every 35 min between Cheonan and Sinchang and service up to the Dongducheon area and Soyosan station. Service to Yeoncheon is approximately once per hour, limited due to the single track section approaching Soyosan station. This service

1170-925: The early-2000s) procured technological imports from Japan and the United Kingdom (in particular, GEC Traction equipment used on wide-width Lines 2, 3 and 4 rolling stock from the 1980s). For example, Line 1 opened in 1974 with through services joining surrounding Korail suburban railway lines influenced by the Tokyo subway . Today, many of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway's lines are operated by Korail, South Korea's national rail operator. The subway has free WiFi accessible in all stations and trains. All stations have platform screen doors . These safety doors were completed by 2017, however many stations previously had metal barriers installed decades beforehand. The world's first virtual mart for smartphone users opened at Seolleung station in 2011. All directional signs in

1215-554: The entry gates. Popular methods of payments are using NFC-enabled Android smartphones (topped up or billed to the owner's credit/debit card via the T-money app) or credit or check (debit) cards with built-in RFID technology issued by the bank or card company. The current single-use ticket is a credit card-sized plastic card with RFID technology, which can be obtained from automated machines in every subway station. A 500 won deposit fee

1260-551: The expansion of Anyang . Several districts are also directly connected with Gunpo and Suwon . There are six administrative districts: Uiwang has a humid continental climate ( Köppen : Dwa ), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cwa ) using the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm. The Gyeongbu Line passes through Uiwang, with Seoul Subway Line 1 stopping at Uiwang Station . Cargo trains also deliver to Obong Station . The Seoul Ring Expressway , Yeongdong Expressway , National Road 1, and

1305-478: The express services were labelled thin red. Since 2000, all adjacent through-running Korail services from the Gyeongbu , Gyeongin and Gyeongwon Lines, as well as later Korail-operated extensions and branches, are officially bundled together with the aforementioned underground portion as part of a greater Line 1, and the labeling on maps was changed and standardized to the current dark blue color (as illustrated in

1350-619: The map below); also to avoid confusion with Line 4 's light blue color. (A slightly different shade of red is now used to label the Shinbundang Line which opened in 2011.) Local lines: Express lines: ※ Only Korail trains are used for express trains. Key: 1974 1978 1979 1980 1982 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 (from north to south) Seoul Metropolitan Subway [REDACTED] The Seoul Metropolitan Subway ( Korean :  수도권 전철 )

1395-593: The more expensive express buses. In the case of Shinbundang Line , charges vary depending on the section used. The Sinsa - Gangnam section always charges 500 won, while the Gangnam - Jeongja section or the Jeongja - Gwanggyo section charges 1,000 won when used alone, and 1,400 altogether when used in conjunction with another. In total, the maximum added fee one can be charged is 1,900 won, which can be achieved by using all three sections. From 1974 until 1985,

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1440-479: The network has 331.5 km (206.0 mi) of track on lines 1–9 alone. Most of the trains were built by Hyundai Rotem , South Korea's leading train manufacturer. The first line of the Seoul Subway network started construction in 1971. The first section of subway was built using the cheaper cut and cover construction method. Initial lines relied heavily on Japanese technology, and subsequent lines (until

1485-450: The newer T-money cards. Currently, the fare system is distance-based and accepted payment methods are single-use tickets, transportation cards including T-money and Cash Bee. Transportation cards can also be used on buses, taxis, convenience stores and many other popular retail places. Riders must tap in with a smartphone ( KakaoPay and Samsung Pay / Wallet only), contactless-equipped credit or debit cards or other prepaid metro card at

1530-533: The newest addition to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The system is organized such that numbered lines, with some exceptions, are considered as urban rapid transit lines located within the Seoul National Capital Area (SNCA), whereas wide-area commuter lines operated by Korail provide a metro-like commuter rail service that usually extends far beyond the boundaries of the SNCA, rather similar to

1575-420: The rest of the network. Most of the system is operated by three companies – Seoul Metro , Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation), and Incheon Metro – with the rest being operated by an assortment of local municipal corporations and private rail companies. Its first metro line, Line 1 , started construction in 1971 and began operations in 1974, with through-operation to Korail's suburban railways. As of 2022,

1620-552: The second in the Korean Peninsula after the Pyongyang Metro in North Korea opened the year before. Frequent service is provided between Soyosan, Dongducheon, Uijeongbu, Cheongnyangni, Seoul, Yongsan, and Guro, where trains split between Incheon in the west and Byeongjeom and Cheonan in the south. Express trains operate from Yongsan and Seoul stations to Dongincheon and Sinchang stations. Trains run every 3-6 min in

1665-457: The service is limited to the Seoul metropolitan area or Jeju Island and does not work in taxis or certain convenience stores. The following lines have not started construction, but are considered to be approved after their plans and their financing have been finalized. Most of these lines are scheduled to start construction in the next couple of years. The Seoul Metropolitan government published

1710-403: The south by the city of Suwon , to the west by Ansan , Gunpo , and Anyang ; and to the north by Gwacheon . There are two noteworthy reservoirs in the city: Baegun Lake ( 백운호수 ) at the foot of Baegunsan, and Wangsong Lake ( 왕송호수 ), by the border with Suwon . Baegun Lake has a number of foreign restaurants, while Wangsong Lake, accessible from Uiwang Station , has a recreational draisine ,

1755-544: The subway standard of 1.5 kV DC. The line first opened in 1974 as the Korean National Railroad of Seoul with through services to newly-electrified (at the mainline KNR standard of 25 kV AC 60 Hz) national mainline railways from Seongbuk station (now: Kwangwoon University station ) to Incheon and Suwon Stations . This was the first electrified rapid transit line and service in South Korea and

1800-672: The subway's fare system was distance-based and Edmondson railway tickets , originally introduced for the Korean railways during Japanese rule, were used for fare validation. In 1985, the fare system changed to a zone-based system and magnetic-stripe paper tickets were introduced to replace the Edmondson system. In 1996, the Seoul Metropolitan Subway became the first subway system in the world to roll out contactless smart cards , called Upass , for fare validation. These cards were issued up till October 2014, when they were discontinued in favour of

1845-517: The system are written in Korean using Hangul , as well as English and Katakana / Chinese characters for Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. However the maps on the walls are in Korean and English only. In the trains, there are in addition many LCD screens giving service announcements, upcoming stop names, YTN news, stock prices and animated shorts. There are also prerecorded voice announcements that give

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1890-493: The system for free. Trains on numbered lines and light rail lines generally run on the right-hand track , while trains on the named heavy-rail lines (e.g. Shinbundang Line , Suin–Bundang Line , and AREX ) run on the left-hand track. The exceptions are the trains on Line 1 , as well as those on Line 4 south of Namtaeryeong station . These lines run on the left-hand track because these rail lines are government-owned via Korail or through-run to government-owned lines and follow

1935-489: The upcoming station, any possible line transfer, and the exiting side in Korean, followed by English. At major stations, this is followed by Japanese , then Mandarin Chinese , as well. Seoul Subway uses full-color LCD screens at all stations to display real-time subway arrival times, which are also available on apps for smartphones. Most trains have digital TV screens, and all of them have air conditioning and climate controlled seats installed that are automatically heated in

1980-478: The winter. In 2014, it became the world's first metro operator to use transparent displays for ads when it installed 48 transparent displays on major stations of Line 2 in Gangnam District . All lines use the T-money smart payment system using 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

2025-579: Was extended to Yongsan and started through running to the Jungang Line , forming the Gyeongui–Jungang Line . The Sinnonhyeon - Sports Complex extension of Line 9 opened on 28 March 2015. On 30 January 2016 the Jeongja - Gwanggyo extension of the Shinbundang Line opened, followed by the Songdo - Incheon extension of the Suin Line on 27 February. Incheon Subway Line 2 opened on 30 July, and

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