Seongsu Station
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Seongsu Station is a rapid transit station on Seoul Subway Line 2
. It is located in Seongsu-dong
in the Seongdong-gu
administrative district of Seoul
. It is also the southeastern terminus of Line 2's Seongsu Branch to Sinseol-dong
. Trains needing to be serviced take the Seongsu Branch from this station and go to the Gunja Train Depot behind Yongdap Station
.
The platform is elevated and features 4 tracks. The main circle route of Line 2 runs on the inside pair of tracks while the Sinseol-dong branch is served by the outside pair of tracks. The station has four exits and is connected to two bus
routes as well as a local shuttle bus which services the various apartment complexes in the area around the station. The stations services Seongsu 1ga 1 dong, Seongsu 2ga 1 dong, and Seongsu 2ga 3 dong. The area around the station is primarily commercial
and light industrial
but gives way to mixed-use development
and residential further from station. Exits 1 and 2 service a nearby Lotte Castle
apartment complex.
of Guui Road (구의로) and Seong-Sam Road (성삼길). The initial section of Line 2 ran from Sinseoul-Dong
to the Sports Complex Station
in Jamsil-dong
. In 1983 Seongsu Station was split as the Line 2 circle was extended by nine stations to Euljiro 1-ga Station
. The Sinseol-dong line became known as a branch line at this time. It would be another eight months before the circle line was completed in May of 1984.
s, clothing shops, and other variety stores. There are washroom facilities in the middle of the main concourse
.
One block from exits 1 and 2 is the Seongsu Lotte Castle luxury apartment complex. This complex contains several residential apartment towers, as well as small shops and park facilities for children and residents. Past the Lotte Castle is a riverfront park area which is situated on a small branch of the Han river
the branch runs east briefly and then turns north at Hwayang-dong
.
Within 200 meters from all exits there are several small community parks including Seongsu Green Park and Hyanglim Park.
Exits 3 and 4 service mainly mixed-use residential and commercial buildings as well as the Seongsu E-mart
which is adjacent the Seongsu 2ga 1 dong resident center.
at this station. They are serviced through the same pair of island platforms. The subway runs with varying headway
s depending on the time of day. During rush hour
it can come as often as every 3 minutes and in non-peak times it can be as infrequent as every 18 minutes. It takes an equal amount of time in either direction to reach Sindaebang Station
on Line 2 from Seongsu Station making it the mid-way point on the opposite side of the loop.
Passengers can transfer directly between a branch line and circle route train if they arrive on the same platform or they can take the stairs down and transfer to the other platform if required without leaving the ticket gates.
Only exits 1, 3, and 4 are connected to the two bus routes which service the station. Passengers can transfer to either the Green Line 2224, which goes to Guui-dong
or 2413 which runs service to Gaepo-dong
. The local shuttle bus runs a small route around Seongsu to deliver passengers to various residential areas.
Seoul Subway Line 2
Seoul Subway Line 2 is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The line running clockwise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter-clockwise line is called the "outer circle line." This is Seoul's most heavily used line, and the longest circular subway line in the world...
. It is located in Seongsu-dong
Seongsu-dong
Seongsu-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
in the Seongdong-gu
Seongdong-gu
Seongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....
administrative district of 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...
. It is also the southeastern terminus of Line 2's Seongsu Branch to Sinseol-dong
Sinseol-dong Station
Sinseol-dong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Seongsu Branch of Seoul Subway Line 2. There is a piece of track that connects the Line 1 and Line 2 stations, and Line 1 trains belonging to Seoul Metro are serviced at the Gunja Train Depot behind Yongdap Station using this...
. Trains needing to be serviced take the Seongsu Branch from this station and go to the Gunja Train Depot behind Yongdap Station
Yongdap Station
Yongdap Station is a station on the Seongsu Branch of the Seoul Subway Line 2.This station is located in Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul.-References:...
.
The platform is elevated and features 4 tracks. The main circle route of Line 2 runs on the inside pair of tracks while the Sinseol-dong branch is served by the outside pair of tracks. The station has four exits and is connected to two bus
Seoul Buses
-Type of buses:There are four types of buses:* Trunk Bus : This type of buses will operate at higher speeds and access the median bus lane connecting suburban areas to downtown Seoul. The city government is partly in charge of its operation...
routes as well as a local shuttle bus which services the various apartment complexes in the area around the station. The stations services Seongsu 1ga 1 dong, Seongsu 2ga 1 dong, and Seongsu 2ga 3 dong. The area around the station is primarily commercial
Commercial district
A commercial district or commercial zone is any part of a city or town in which the primary land use is commercial activities , as opposed to a residential neighbourhood, an industrial zone, or other types of neighbourhoods...
and light industrial
Light industry
Light industry is usually less capital intensive than heavy industry, and is more consumer-oriented than business-oriented...
but gives way to mixed-use development
Mixed-use development
Mixed-use development is the use of a building, set of buildings, or neighborhood for more than one purpose. Since the 1920s, zoning in some countries has required uses to be separated. However, when jobs, housing, and commercial activities are located close together, a community's transportation...
and residential further from station. Exits 1 and 2 service a nearby Lotte Castle
Lotte (conglomerate)
Lotte Co., Ltd. is a South Korean-Japanese Jaebeol and one of the largest food and shopping groups in South Korea and Japan. Lotte was established in June 1948, in Tokyo, by Japanese-educated, Korean businessman Shin Kyuk-Ho – also known as...
apartment complex.
History
The station is part of the original set of stations which made up the first phase of Line 2. It was built on October 31, 1980 at the intersectionIntersection (road)
An intersection is a road junction where two or more roads either meet or cross at grade . An intersection may be 3-way - a T junction or fork, 4-way - a crossroads, or 5-way or more...
of Guui Road (구의로) and Seong-Sam Road (성삼길). The initial section of Line 2 ran from Sinseoul-Dong
Sinseol-dong Station
Sinseol-dong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Seongsu Branch of Seoul Subway Line 2. There is a piece of track that connects the Line 1 and Line 2 stations, and Line 1 trains belonging to Seoul Metro are serviced at the Gunja Train Depot behind Yongdap Station using this...
to the Sports Complex Station
Sports Complex Station
Sports Complex Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Jamsil Olympic Stadium and the Sports Complex. Asia Park is also accessible by foot from the station. This station will, in the future, become a transfer station between Line 2 and Line 9 of...
in Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Its name is strongly related to silkworm breeding during the Joseon dynasty and Jamsil literally means a room or place for sericulture...
. In 1983 Seongsu Station was split as the Line 2 circle was extended by nine stations to Euljiro 1-ga Station
Euljiro 1-ga Station
Euljiro 1-ga Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. The station is located on the north end of the Myeongdong shopping district and is the station closest to the main branch of the Lotte Department Store. The station also features platform screen doors.- References :...
. The Sinseol-dong line became known as a branch line at this time. It would be another eight months before the circle line was completed in May of 1984.
Facilities
The station is an elevated platform with 2 islands. The exits on the station are paired at either end of the station. They are not separated by ticket gates which allows passengers and pedestrians to walk the full length of the station. The station features several small shops, including convenience storeConvenience store
A convenience store, corner store, corner shop, commonly called a bodega in Spanish-speaking areas of the United States, is a small store or shop in a built up area that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, toiletries, alcoholic and soft drinks, and may also offer money order and...
s, clothing shops, and other variety stores. There are washroom facilities in the middle of the main concourse
Concourse
A concourse is a place where pathways or roads meet, such as in a hotel, a convention center, a railway station, an airport terminal, a hall, or other space.-Examples:Examples of concourses include:* Meeting halls* Universities* Railway stations...
.
One block from exits 1 and 2 is the Seongsu Lotte Castle luxury apartment complex. This complex contains several residential apartment towers, as well as small shops and park facilities for children and residents. Past the Lotte Castle is a riverfront park area which is situated on a small branch of the Han river
Han River
Han River may refer to:*Han River , flowing through Seoul, South Korea*Han River , in central China*Han River , in southeastern China...
the branch runs east briefly and then turns north at Hwayang-dong
Hwayang-dong
Hwayang-dong is a dong located in west Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was incorporated into Gwangjin-gu on 13 August 1949. It is a mixed residential and small business area. Mojin-dong is also administered by Hwayang-dong and contains Konkuk University.-External links:* at the Gwangjin-gu...
.
Within 200 meters from all exits there are several small community parks including Seongsu Green Park and Hyanglim Park.
Exits 3 and 4 service mainly mixed-use residential and commercial buildings as well as the Seongsu 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....
which is adjacent the Seongsu 2ga 1 dong resident center.
Service
The Line 2 circle route and Seonsu Branch Line are both operated by Seoul MetroSeoul Metro
Seoul Metro is a public corporation which runs the Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 4.From 1970 to 2006, it was called Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation.-Lines:- See also :* Korail* Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation...
at this station. They are serviced through the same pair of island platforms. The subway runs with varying headway
Headway
Headway is a measurement of the distance/time between vehicles in a transit system. The precise definition varies depending on the application, but it is most commonly measured as the distance from the tip of one vehicle to the tip of the next one behind it, expressed as the time it will take for...
s depending on the time of day. During rush hour
Rush hour
A rush hour or peak hour is a part of the day during which traffic congestion on roads and crowding on public transport is at its highest. Normally, this happens twice a day—once in the morning and once in the evening, the times during when the most people commute...
it can come as often as every 3 minutes and in non-peak times it can be as infrequent as every 18 minutes. It takes an equal amount of time in either direction to reach Sindaebang Station
Sindaebang Station
Sindaebang Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. A BRT line serving the Nangok district of Sillim-dong will transfer to Line 2 at this station in a few years.- References :...
on Line 2 from Seongsu Station making it the mid-way point on the opposite side of the loop.
Passengers can transfer directly between a branch line and circle route train if they arrive on the same platform or they can take the stairs down and transfer to the other platform if required without leaving the ticket gates.
Only exits 1, 3, and 4 are connected to the two bus routes which service the station. Passengers can transfer to either the Green Line 2224, which goes to Guui-dong
Guui-dong
Guui-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:* at the Gwangjin-gu official website...
or 2413 which runs service to Gaepo-dong
Gaepo-dong
Gaepo-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is located south of Dogok-dong and Daechi-dong. Gaepodong is divided into four "dong": Gaepo 1~4 dong ; Poi-dong is within Gaepo 4-dong's provinces.-Education:*Gaeil Elementary school...
. The local shuttle bus runs a small route around Seongsu to deliver passengers to various residential areas.
Average Daily Ridership
| Line | Passengers | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Line 2 Seoul Subway Line 2 Seoul Subway Line 2 is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The line running clockwise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter-clockwise line is called the "outer circle line." This is Seoul's most heavily used line, and the longest circular subway line in the world... |
19468 | 19851 | 20742 | 20661 | 22966 | 21839 | 21387 | 21249 | 20789 |