Seoul Metropolitan Subway

The metro Seoul ( 서울 지하철 ) belongs to the underground system of the Korean capital Seoul, and is approximately 2.5 billion passengers per year, one of the most undrawn subway systems in the world. The network consists of nine lines and is operated by four different companies. For Metro system also includes the five most overground rail routes A, B, G, I and J.

• Seoul Metro operates the line 2, the underground parts of Line 1 and large parts of lines 3 and 4, which were opened from 1971 to 1994.
• Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation ( SMRT ) operates the lines 5 to 8, which were opened from 1990 to 2000.
• Korail operates the majority of the line 1, parts of lines 3 and 4, and Airport Express, Seoul S -Bahn lines 1, 3, 4, and Bundang, Jungang, and Gyeongui.
• Metro 9 ( Veolia Transport ) operates the line 9

In the 1990s, Seoul has expanded its network by 160 km.

The subway is characterized by a uniform and consistently held color coding of the individual lines of trains, stations, maps and connection paths. In this way, a simple orientation for visitors to the area and the Korean font uninitiated is possible.

Each metro station also has a number where he can be clearly identified. The numbers are three digits, where the first digit indicates the subway line, the other two, however, are a unique number for the station. The simplified orientation. In addition, the previous and the nearest station is always displayed (with number ). A transfer station has a number for each platform, as these are assigned for each subway line. This also has the great advantage that, for a fault on a line, all the other lines are not affected.

The price for the trip is derived from the distance (in the city center has 1,050 Won for a single trip ). The ticket for one way or round trip must be purchased before driving the machine. There is canceled when entering the subway ( the hub ) and must be re- inserted into the machine when leaving. Since a mortgage is levied on a hard plastic ticket, you can get back the deposit amount (500 won) after driving on specially existing machines.

Many subway stations have a glass wall on the edge of the platform. Their doors open only in sync with the train doors when the train is running and is available. This protects against noise, dust and prevents crowding at somebody comes under the wheels.

Route

History

Line 1

Built from 1971 to 1974 it was opened on 15 August 1974. It runs through the center of the business district and connects the Korail Gyeongbu, Gyeongin and Gyeongwon lines. This is the only line with left-hand traffic.

Line 2

This ring line was completed in the first section, including the branch after Sinseol -dong, in the years 1978-1984. Another branch was added 1978-1984. This line connects the city center with Gangnam in the south, the second city center of Seoul.

Line 3

Built in the years 1980 to 1993, it connects the north-western end of Seoul to the city center and Gangnam.

Line 4

The densely populated district in the northeast of the city is connected by line 4 to the south. Built from 1980 to 1994, it runs through the old city center and connects to the south beyond the Gwacheon line up according to Ansan.

Line 5

This major east- west connection with a connection to the Gimpo Airport and the business district of Yeouido was built from 1990 to 1996.

Line 6

As part of the great Erweiterungsprgramms the first section was opened on 7 August 2000. The route is U-shaped, with a small loop of Yeonsinnae to the southeast over Itaewon after Bonghwasan. This line was completed Final on August 3, 2001.

Line 7

At line 7 was worked between Jangam and Konkuk University from 1990 to 1996. Was completed in the current route that passes until after Onsu in the west, on 29 February 2000. The north-south section not passing through the city center, but connects directly to the Gangnam northern districts.

Line 8

As shortest line supplies the built 1990-1999 line the southeastern part of Seoul and the satellite city of Seongnam.