Namchuncheon Station
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Namchuncheon Station is a train station on the Gyeongchun Line
in Chuncheon
, South Korea
, operated by Korail
. This station is 78.6 kilometres from its final western destination, Sangbong Station
.
, due to the suspension of using Chuncheon Station
during that period, and it run successfully until December 20, 2010. A brand-new station has been built, and since December 21, 2010, this station starts operating as the gateway to Chuncheon city
. This station is also called as 'Kangwondae Station'(강원대역), because the Chuncheon (primary) Campus of Kangwon National University
nearly locates from this station.
. Although, since December 21, 2010 when the electrification and double-tracking of Gyeongchun line to Chuncheon Station
has been eventually completed, this station is still busy due to the heavy-populated South Chuncheon (Toegye-dong and Seoksa-dong area; almost half of the city's population) residents, and also incorporates the Seoul Metropolitan Subway
system. From about 5am to 11pm, train service has been operated in almost every 20 minutes toward Sangbong
(Seoul
), and 'express service' (급행열차) is being operated in almost 1 hour term everyday, as well as Chuncheon
and Sangbong Station
.
Chuncheon (main) campus is located, as well as a state-of-the-art digital regional broadcasting centre of Korean Broadcasting System (a.k.a. KBS Gangwon Headquarters, KBS춘천방송총국 or KBS강원), Chuncheon Police Station (춘천경찰서), several shopping centre such as Chuncheon Pungmul Sijang (춘천풍물시장, traditional conventional market, 5-minute-walk), megamall E-mart
and Lotte Mart
(both of them as 'Chuncheon branch'). Chuncheon Bus Terminal, both intercity and express, also located just about 10 minutes walk from this station.
's eastern terminus Chuncheon Station
, which is located 2.7 km northwest of this station, however, most of local residents and college students seldom use it. Metropolitan bus service from this station toward central business district (Myeong-dong명동 or Jungang-ro중앙로, famous for soap
series Winter Sonata
겨울연가), North (Hupyeong-dong후평동), Central (Hyoja-dong효자동), and Southend (Hakgok-ri학곡리) connects frequently, however, most of South Chuncheon (Toegye and Seoksa) residential area where massively populated, still rarely.
. Following a new double-track
rapid transit
system introduced to this (and Chuncheon
) station, both numerous mountain-climbing favourites and gourmets from Seoul, typically both are the aged
, came to Chuncheon to enjoy their designated trips through one or more days.
Gyeongchun Line
The Gyeongchun Line is a railway line connecting Seoul to Chuncheon in South Korea. The line is operated by Korail. The name of the line came from Gyeongseong and Chuncheon. The line was reconstructed in a new alignment in its entirety in the 2000s...
in Chuncheon
Chuncheon
Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the northeast of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam...
, South Korea
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...
, operated by Korail
Korail
Korea Railroad Corporation , promoted as Korail , is the national railroad operator in South Korea.Korail operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea...
. This station is 78.6 kilometres from its final western destination, Sangbong Station
Sangbong Station
Sangbong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 7. As of December 21, 2010, this station now has a brand-new dual transfer point with the Jungang Line and Gyeongchun Line, with the platform of the aboveground station....
.
History
On July 20, 1939, this station had been operated as the name of Seongsan Station(성산역), however, on April 1, 1940, the name of station has been changed into Namchuncheon Station(남춘천역) and this name has been kept since then. On October 27, 1971, the old station (closed since December 21, 2010) has been built and it lasted almost 40 years. On September 30, 2005, with the kickoff of the construction of new twin-track electronic rapid transit system, this station has been used as the eastern terminus of old Gyeongchun LineGyeongchun Line
The Gyeongchun Line is a railway line connecting Seoul to Chuncheon in South Korea. The line is operated by Korail. The name of the line came from Gyeongseong and Chuncheon. The line was reconstructed in a new alignment in its entirety in the 2000s...
, due to the suspension of using Chuncheon Station
Chuncheon Station
Chuncheon Station is a railway station on, and the eastern terminus of, the Gyeongchun Line....
during that period, and it run successfully until December 20, 2010. A brand-new station has been built, and since December 21, 2010, this station starts operating as the gateway to Chuncheon city
Chuncheon
Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the northeast of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam...
. This station is also called as 'Kangwondae Station'(강원대역), because the Chuncheon (primary) Campus of Kangwon National University
Kangwon National University
Kangwon National University was established in 1947 in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do province, South Korea. As one of 10 Flagship Korean National Universities, Kangwon National University serves as the flagship educational institution of Gangwon province....
nearly locates from this station.
Current status
With nearly-located Chuncheon Bus Terminal, it also operates as a transport-hub of Chuncheon cityChuncheon
Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the northeast of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam...
. Although, since December 21, 2010 when the electrification and double-tracking of Gyeongchun line to Chuncheon Station
Chuncheon Station
Chuncheon Station is a railway station on, and the eastern terminus of, the Gyeongchun Line....
has been eventually completed, this station is still busy due to the heavy-populated South Chuncheon (Toegye-dong and Seoksa-dong area; almost half of the city's population) residents, and also incorporates the Seoul Metropolitan Subway
Seoul Metropolitan Subway
The Seoul Metropolitan Subway or Metropolitan Subway in Seoul, in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world, with well over 8 million trips daily on the system's thirteen lines...
system. From about 5am to 11pm, train service has been operated in almost every 20 minutes toward Sangbong
Sangbong Station
Sangbong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 7. As of December 21, 2010, this station now has a brand-new dual transfer point with the Jungang Line and Gyeongchun Line, with the platform of the aboveground station....
(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 'express service' (급행열차) is being operated in almost 1 hour term everyday, as well as Chuncheon
Chuncheon Station
Chuncheon Station is a railway station on, and the eastern terminus of, the Gyeongchun Line....
and Sangbong Station
Sangbong Station
Sangbong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 7. As of December 21, 2010, this station now has a brand-new dual transfer point with the Jungang Line and Gyeongchun Line, with the platform of the aboveground station....
.
Facilities near Namchuncheon station
As mentioned, the KNUKangwon National University
Kangwon National University was established in 1947 in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do province, South Korea. As one of 10 Flagship Korean National Universities, Kangwon National University serves as the flagship educational institution of Gangwon province....
Chuncheon (main) campus is located, as well as a state-of-the-art digital regional broadcasting centre of Korean Broadcasting System (a.k.a. KBS Gangwon Headquarters, KBS춘천방송총국 or KBS강원), Chuncheon Police Station (춘천경찰서), several shopping centre such as Chuncheon Pungmul Sijang (춘천풍물시장, traditional conventional market, 5-minute-walk), megamall E-mart
E-mart
E-mart is the largest retailer in South Korea. There are 127 stores across the country. It was founded on 12 November 1993 by Shinsegae, and was the first discount retailer in South Korea....
and Lotte Mart
Lotte Mart
Lotte Mart is a hypermarket in Asia that sells a variety of groceries, clothing, toys, electronics, and other goods. Lotte Mart is a division of the Lotte Co., Ltd. which is one of the most prevalent food and shopping services in South Korea and Japan. Lotte Mart, part of the Korean conglomerate...
(both of them as 'Chuncheon branch'). Chuncheon Bus Terminal, both intercity and express, also located just about 10 minutes walk from this station.
City transportation
This station also operates its service to Gyeongchun LineGyeongchun Line
The Gyeongchun Line is a railway line connecting Seoul to Chuncheon in South Korea. The line is operated by Korail. The name of the line came from Gyeongseong and Chuncheon. The line was reconstructed in a new alignment in its entirety in the 2000s...
's eastern terminus Chuncheon Station
Chuncheon Station
Chuncheon Station is a railway station on, and the eastern terminus of, the Gyeongchun Line....
, which is located 2.7 km northwest of this station, however, most of local residents and college students seldom use it. Metropolitan bus service from this station toward central business district (Myeong-dong명동 or Jungang-ro중앙로, famous for soap
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
series Winter Sonata
Winter Sonata
Winter Sonata is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by KBS in 2002. It is the second part of the Endless Love installment directed by Yoon Seok-Ho...
겨울연가), North (Hupyeong-dong후평동), Central (Hyoja-dong효자동), and Southend (Hakgok-ri학곡리) connects frequently, however, most of South Chuncheon (Toegye and Seoksa) residential area where massively populated, still rarely.
Particular use
On weekends and Fridays, especially during semesters, this train station is heavily used due to the many college students who live outside ChuncheonSeoul National Capital Area
The Seoul National Capital Area is a region located in the north-west of South Korea. It is generally referred to as Sudogwon in Korean, and contains three different administrative districts; Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi-do....
. Following a new double-track
Double track
A double track railway usually involves running one track in each direction, compared to a single track railway where trains in both directions share the same track.- Overview :...
rapid transit
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
system introduced to this (and Chuncheon
Chuncheon Station
Chuncheon Station is a railway station on, and the eastern terminus of, the Gyeongchun Line....
) station, both numerous mountain-climbing favourites and gourmets from Seoul, typically both are the aged
Old age
Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life span of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle...
, came to Chuncheon to enjoy their designated trips through one or more days.
See also
- ChuncheonChuncheonChuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the northeast of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam...
- Kangwon National UniversityKangwon National UniversityKangwon National University was established in 1947 in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do province, South Korea. As one of 10 Flagship Korean National Universities, Kangwon National University serves as the flagship educational institution of Gangwon province....
(Chuncheon Campus) - Chuncheon National University of EducationChuncheon National University of EducationChuncheon National University of Education is one of several national universities of education in South Korea. It provides training to future educators, primarily those bound for the primary level of the country's public education system. The campus is located in Chuncheon City, the capital of...
- Chuncheon StationChuncheon StationChuncheon Station is a railway station on, and the eastern terminus of, the Gyeongchun Line....
(abbr.:HallymdaeHallym UniversityHallym University is a private university which is located in Chuncheon, Gangwon, Republic of Korea. Hallym University was established in 1982. In 1995 it was designated by the Ministry of Education as one of a handful of universities entitled to receive the financial support of the Ministry for...
Station) - Seoul-Chuncheon ExpresswaySeoul-Chuncheon ExpresswayThe Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway is an expressway in South Korea, connecting the cities of Seoul and Chuncheon. It is 62 kilometers long, with two lanes of traffic in each direction and ten interchanges...
(highway) - 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:...