Gyeongin Line
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The Gyeongin Line is a railway mainline in South Korea, currently connecting Guro Station
in Seoul
and Incheon
. Passenger transport along the line is integrated into Seoul Subway Line 1
.
. It was opened between Noryangjin
, on the shore of the Han River
across from Seoul, Geumchon
, in Incheon
, on September 18, 1899. Soon after, the line was extended across the Han River into Seoul Station
, and beyond Geumchon to the port of Incheon. When the construction of the Gyeongbu Line
was completed from Busan
to Guro on January 1, 1905, the Seoul-Guro section of the Gyeongin Line became part of the Gyeongbu Line. The remaining Gyeongin Line from Guro to Incheon is 27 km (16.8 mi) long.
Following the 1961 coup, the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction
started South Korea's first five-year plan, which included a construction program to complete the railway network, to foster economic growth. As part of the program, from November 1963, two additional tracks were laid to the north of the existing tracks from Yeongdeungpo Station
on the Gyeongbu Line to Dongincheon Station
. The 27.8 km (17.3 mi) of new tracks, also called Gyeonginbuk Line, entered service on September 18, 1965.
The line was among the first in South Korea to be electrified with the 25 kV/60 Hz AC
catenary system, when two tracks over the 38.9 km (24.2 mi) between Seoul and Iksan entered service on August 15, 1974, for the Seoul Subway Line 1. Electrification of the second two tracks started with the 14.9 km (9.3 mi) from Guro to Bupyeong
, which went into service on January 29, 1999. The 5.6 km (3.5 mi) until Juan
followed on March 15, 2002, and the final 6.6 km (4.1 mi) on December 21, 2005.
operated regular passenger service along the Gyeongin Line until the electrification of the line in the early 1970s, when passenger service was integrated into Seoul Subway Line 1. Line 1 trains using the Gyeongin Line provide up to ten trains an hour per direction, with services towards Guro, Cheongnyangni, Dongmyo
, Seongbuk
, Chang-dong
, Uijeongbu
, Yangju
, Dongducheon
and Soyosan
.
Guro Station
Guro Station is a subway station in Guro District in Seoul, South Korea. It serves Seoul Subway Line 1.The Gyeongin and Gyeongbu Lines separate at this station, with the former going west and the latter south. In addition, the Line 1 train service depot is located south of here, between Guro and...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
and Incheon
Incheon Station
Incheon Station is a metro station on line 1 of the Seoul Subway in Bokseong Dong, Jung Gu, Incheon, South Korea. Travel time from Incheon Station to Seoul Station on Line 1 is 68 minutes, and travelling to Suwon Station in Gyeonggi-do, on the other branch of Line 1 takes 91 minutes, transferring...
. Passenger transport along the line is integrated into Seoul Subway Line 1
Seoul Subway Line 1
Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, formerly known as the Korea National Railroad of Seoul, is an operation channel which links central Seoul, South Korea to Soyosan Station in the northeast, Incheon in the southwest, and Asan via Suwon in the south. This line covers a large part...
.
History
The Gyeongin Line was the first railway line built on the Korean peninsulaKorean Peninsula
The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula in East Asia. It extends southwards for about 684 miles from continental Asia into the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by the Sea of Japan to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the west, the Korea Strait connecting the first two bodies of water.Until the end of...
. It was opened between Noryangjin
Noryangjin Station
Noryangjin Station is a train station in central Seoul, South Korea. The station is located in the Noryangjin-dong of Dongjak-gu and is also a stop on Seoul Subway Line 1 and Seoul Subway Line 9...
, on the shore of the Han River
Han River (Korea)
The Han River is a major river in South Korea and the fourth longest river on the Korean peninsula after the Amnok, Duman, and Nakdong rivers. It is formed by the confluence of the Namhan River , which originates in Mount Daedeok, and the Bukhan River , which originates on the slopes of Mount...
across from Seoul, Geumchon
Geumchon Station
Geumchon Station is a railway station on the Gyeongui Line....
, in Incheon
Incheon
The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City...
, on September 18, 1899. Soon after, the line was extended across the Han River into Seoul Station
Seoul Station
Seoul Station is a major railway station in Seoul, South Korea. The station is served by the Gyeongbu Line, its high-speed counterpart and the Gyeongui Line, with frequent high-speed, express, and local services to various points in South Korea.-Services:...
, and beyond Geumchon to the port of Incheon. When the construction of the Gyeongbu Line
Gyeongbu Line
The Gyeongbu Line is the most important railway line in South Korea and one of the oldest. It was constructed by Japan in 1905, connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Daegu, and Busan. The Gyeongbu Line is by far the most heavily travelled rail line in South Korea...
was completed from Busan
Busan Station
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to Guro on January 1, 1905, the Seoul-Guro section of the Gyeongin Line became part of the Gyeongbu Line. The remaining Gyeongin Line from Guro to Incheon is 27 km (16.8 mi) long.
Following the 1961 coup, the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction
Supreme Council for National Reconstruction
The Supreme Council for National Reconstruction, initially named the Revolutionary Committee, was a military junta that oversaw the government of South Korea from May 16, 1961 until the inauguration of the Third Republic of South Korea in 1963...
started South Korea's first five-year plan, which included a construction program to complete the railway network, to foster economic growth. As part of the program, from November 1963, two additional tracks were laid to the north of the existing tracks from Yeongdeungpo Station
Yeongdeungpo Station
Yeongdeungpo Station is a ground-level railway station in Seoul, South Korea. The station is located in Yeongdeungpo Dong, Yeongdeungpo Gu, and is a stop on the Gyeongbu Line, Honam Line and Seoul Subway Line 1...
on the Gyeongbu Line to Dongincheon Station
Dongincheon Station
Dongincheon Station is a railway station on Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1 and Gyeongin Line. It is formerly Chukhyeon Station.- References :...
. The 27.8 km (17.3 mi) of new tracks, also called Gyeonginbuk Line, entered service on September 18, 1965.
The line was among the first in South Korea to be electrified with the 25 kV/60 Hz AC
Alternating current
In alternating current the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current , the flow of electric charge is only in one direction....
catenary system, when two tracks over the 38.9 km (24.2 mi) between Seoul and Iksan entered service on August 15, 1974, for the Seoul Subway Line 1. Electrification of the second two tracks started with the 14.9 km (9.3 mi) from Guro to Bupyeong
Bupyeong Station
Bupyeong Station is a subway station located in Bupyeong-gu, which is a district in Incheon, South Korea. This station is on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Incheon Subway Line 1...
, which went into service on January 29, 1999. The 5.6 km (3.5 mi) until Juan
Juan Station
Juan Station is a railway station on Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1 and Gyeongin Line. The station is one of the second crowded in whole Incheon line Because of the downtown area near. It is nearby Inha University and Inha Technical College...
followed on March 15, 2002, and the final 6.6 km (4.1 mi) on December 21, 2005.
Operation
KorailKorail
Korea Railroad Corporation , promoted as Korail , is the national railroad operator in South Korea.Korail operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea...
operated regular passenger service along the Gyeongin Line until the electrification of the line in the early 1970s, when passenger service was integrated into Seoul Subway Line 1. Line 1 trains using the Gyeongin Line provide up to ten trains an hour per direction, with services towards Guro, Cheongnyangni, Dongmyo
Dongmyo Station
Dongmyo Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 6. It is named after a nearby shrine, built during the Joseon dynasty to honor Guan Yu, arguably the most famous Chinese military general from the Three Kingdoms era....
, Seongbuk
Seongbuk Station
Seongbuk Station is a train station on the Gyeongwon Line in Seoul, South Korea operated by Korail. It is served by Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system, being one of the original termini of Line 1 along with Incheon Station and Suwon Station when Line 1 opened in 1974. Seongbuk Depot,...
, Chang-dong
Chang-dong Station
Chang-dong Station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 4.It is located in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul.A shopping center was planned for this site, but the empty lot has never been developed...
, Uijeongbu
Uijeongbu Station
Uijeongbu Station is a station on the Gyeongwon Line in South Korea. It is also served by trains on Seoul Subway Line 1. It is the main station in the city of Uijeongbu...
, Yangju
Yangju Station
Yangju Station is a train station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Gyeongwon Line. The name comes from that of the city in which this station is located...
, Dongducheon
Dongducheon Station
Dongducheon Station is a metro station located in Dongducheon, South Korea. Seoul Subway Line 1 serves this station, and it is the station right before the northern terminus of Line 1, which is Soyosan...
and Soyosan
Soyosan Station
Soyosan Station is a ground-level metro station on Line 1 of the Seoul Subway in Sangbongam Dong, Dongducheon, South Korea. It is named after the nearby Soyosan , a mountain beside the U.S. Army base Camp Casey...
.