Gunsan Line
Encyclopedia
The Gunsan Hwamul Line is a cargo railway line serving North Jeolla Province in South Korea
. Before January 1, 2008, this line was called Gunsan Line which connected the major railway junction of Iksan
(on the Honam Line
) to the city of Gunsan
. As of January 2008, new connecting line between Janghang (Janghang Line
) and Daeya opened. Iksan - Daeya was incorporated into Janghang Line, new Gunsan Station was opened on new line, old Gunsan Station was renamed Gunsan Freight Station, passenger transportation between Daeya Station and Gunsan Freight Station was stopped and the line was renamed to Gunsan Hwamul Line.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Before January 1, 2008, this line was called Gunsan Line which connected the major railway junction of Iksan
Iksan
Iksan is a city and major railway junction in North Jeolla Province, South Korea.The city center and railway junction was formerly called "Iri" , but merged with Iksan County in 1995....
(on the Honam Line
Honam Line
The Honam Line is a major railway line serving the Honam region in South Korea. The line is served by frequent passenger trains from Seoul to Gwangju and Mokpo.-History:...
) to the city of Gunsan
Gunsan
Gunsan is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is located on the south bank of the Geum River just upstream from its exit into the Yellow Sea. Gunsan is served by frequent railway service on the Gunsan Line from Iksan. It is also connected to the Seohaean Expressway.Kunsan Air Base...
. As of January 2008, new connecting line between Janghang (Janghang Line
Janghang Line
The Janghang Line is a railway line serving South Chungcheong Province in South Korea. The line connects Cheonan to the railway junction city of Iksan. The Janghang Line is served by frequent Saemaul-ho and Mugunghwa passenger train services between Seoul and Iksan...
) and Daeya opened. Iksan - Daeya was incorporated into Janghang Line, new Gunsan Station was opened on new line, old Gunsan Station was renamed Gunsan Freight Station, passenger transportation between Daeya Station and Gunsan Freight Station was stopped and the line was renamed to Gunsan Hwamul Line.
Line Data
- Length: 8.9 km (+1.2km between Daeya and the junction)
- Double track: Nil
- Gauge: 1435mm
See also
- Korean National Railroad
- Transportation in South KoreaTransportation in South KoreaTransportation in South Korea is provided by extensive networks of railways, highways, bus routes, ferry services and air routes that criss-cross the country.-History:...
- List of Korea-related topics