Anyang Station
Encyclopedia
Anyang Station is a ground-level metro station on line 1
of the Seoul Subway in Anyang 1-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang
, South Korea
. The station's sole exit offers access to Lotte Department Store, which occupies the same building. Travel time from Anyang Station to Seoul Station
on Line 1
is approximately 40 minutes. Anyang Station is the main station in Anyang
, but there are another six, namely Beomgye
, Pyeongchon
and Indeogwon
on Line 4
, and Myeonghak
, Gwanak
and Seoksu
on Line 1
, though the latter's platforms lie within Seoul
.
, which it remains today, on January 1, 1905. On August 15, 1974, services on the Seoul Subway
began stopping at Anyang. The current station building was completed in December 2001, and three years later, on January 20, 2005, express subway services from Seoul
to Suwon
began calling at Anyang.
, others at Seoul Station
, some at Dongmyo
, others at Cheongnyangni
, while some continue as far as Seongbuk
. None, however, continue beyond Seongbuk
, so if travel beyond is required, it is necessary to change trains. Some southbound trains terminate at Byeongjeom
, while the remainder continue to Cheonan
.
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...
of the Seoul Subway in Anyang 1-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang
Anyang
Anyang is a prefecture-level city in Henan province, People's Republic of China. The northernmost city in Henan, Anyang borders Puyang to the east, Hebi and Xinxiang to the south, and the provinces of Shanxi and Hebei to its west and north respectively....
, 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...
. The station's sole exit offers access to Lotte Department Store, which occupies the same building. Travel time from Anyang Station to 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:...
on 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...
is approximately 40 minutes. Anyang Station is the main station in Anyang
Anyang
Anyang is a prefecture-level city in Henan province, People's Republic of China. The northernmost city in Henan, Anyang borders Puyang to the east, Hebi and Xinxiang to the south, and the provinces of Shanxi and Hebei to its west and north respectively....
, but there are another six, namely Beomgye
Beomgye Station
Beomgye Station is a station on Line 4 of the Seoul Subway network. It is in a newer area of Anyang, Gyeonggi-do and, heading away from Seoul, it is the last underground station on this line.The name of the station literally means "tiger creek."...
, Pyeongchon
Pyeongchon Station
Pyeongchon Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is located in the downtown of Anyang city. There are many restaurants, bars, and cyber cafes near the station. The station has recently installed escalators and new exits....
and Indeogwon
Indeogwon Station
Indeogwon Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4....
on Line 4
Seoul Subway Line 4
Seoul Subway Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a long line crossing from the southwest to the northeast across the Seoul National Capital Area. The southern portion of the line is divided into the Gwacheon and Ansan Lines, but this does not affect the trains which run on it, most of...
, and Myeonghak
Myeonghak Station
Myeonghak Station is a train station on Line 1 of the Seoul Subway. It is located in the city of Anyang in Gyeonggi-do.- References :...
, Gwanak
Gwanak Station
Gwanak Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Gyeongbu Line. It takes its name from a famous mountain to the northeast.Note that this station is not in Gwanak-gu, north of here....
and Seoksu
Seoksu Station
Seoksu Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1. It is situated on the border of Seoul and Anyang, the station building itself lying in Anyang, hence the address and indeed its name, which is derived from the area of Anyang in which it is located, and the platforms being in Seoul.-References:...
on 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...
, though the latter's platforms lie within 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...
.
History
Anyang Station opened as a stop-off on the Gyeongbu LineGyeongbu 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...
, which it remains today, on January 1, 1905. On August 15, 1974, services on the Seoul 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...
began stopping at Anyang. The current station building was completed in December 2001, and three years later, on January 20, 2005, express subway services from Seoul
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:...
to Suwon
Suwon Station
Suwon Station is a railway station in the city of Suwon, South Korea. The station was completely redeveloped in 2002 and 2003, and is now integrated with the Aekyung Shopping Mall. This station serves the national Gyeongbu Line and Line 1 of the Seoul subway, which runs services from Soyosan...
began calling at Anyang.
Services
The first train of the day weekdays (not including national holidays) is at 5.31 a.m. northbound and 5.17 a.m. southbound, while the last is at 12.12 a.m. northbound and 12.02 a.m. southbound. Northbound trains have various destinations. Some terminate at GuroGuro 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...
, others at 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:...
, some at 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....
, others at Cheongnyangni
Cheongnyangni Station
Cheongnyangni Station is the Seoul terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. The station is located just east of downtown Seoul, on the Gyeongwon Line....
, while some continue as far as 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,...
. None, however, continue beyond 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,...
, so if travel beyond is required, it is necessary to change trains. Some southbound trains terminate at Byeongjeom
Byeongjeom Station
Byeongjeom Station is a station on Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. It is the currently the only train station serving the city of Hwaseong...
, while the remainder continue to Cheonan
Cheonan Station
Cheonan Station is the main train station in central Cheonan, South Korea, and the junction of the Gyeongbu and Janghang Lines. It has also been served by Seoul Subway Line 1 since 2005.- References :...
.