Seoul Subway Line 9
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Seoul Subway
Line 9 is a subway line in Seoul
. Originally scheduled to open on June 12, 2009, the line actually opened on July 24, 2009 to ensure that the line was fully ready to begin service. Line 9 was constructed like a standard double track subway except that there are bypass tracks at some stations to enable express trains to bypass local trains. Express trains run three times per hour in each direction. All stations except Gaewha and Magongnaru are equipped with elevator
s, escalators, and platform screen doors
. It is the first privately run subway line in Korea, operated by Veolia Transport
, a French based company.
Line 9 runs east from Gaehwa Station
(local train terminal), and Gimpo Airport Station
(express train terminal) (connecting to Line 5
and AREX
) along the south bank of the Han River
towards Sinnonhyeon
in Gangnam. Construction of Phase 1 between Gaehwa and Sinnonhyeon
began in April 2002, and completed on July 24, 2009. Major transfer stations on the first phase are Dangsan
(Line 2
), Yeouido
(Line 5), Noryangjin
(Line 1
), Dongjak
(Line 4
), and Express Bus Terminal (Lines 3
and 7
) Stations.
Phase 2 will extend the current line from Sinnonhyeon
in Gangnam to Sports Complex Station
on Line 2, while Phase 3 will further extend the line to Bangi Station
in eastern Seoul. These phases should be completed by 2013 and 2018.
While Phase 2 was always planned to go ahead as scheduled, a Seoul Metropolitan Government
website at one point described construction of Phase 3 as being suspended in consideration of transport demand and financial considerations. On November 20, 2008, however, the Seoul Metropolitan government announced plans to indeed build Phase 3 between October 2010 and December 2015.
The Korean Government initially proposed a one seat ride from Incheon International Airport to Gangnam via Gimpo International Airport using either Line 9 or AREX
(Airport Express) trains sharing their rights of way. This proposal so far has not been implemented thus making it necessary to transfer trains at Gimpo International Airport.
Currently there are 36 trains with four cars each. The express train comes every 20 minutes and the all-stop train comes every 6.7 minutes. Due to the number of riders exceeding 250,000 per day, 12 additional four car trains have been ordered and are expected to be in service starting October, 2011. This would mean the express train comes every 7~10 minutes and the all-stop train comes every 5 minutes.
Phases 2 and 3 - Future Extensions
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...
Line 9 is a subway line 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...
. Originally scheduled to open on June 12, 2009, the line actually opened on July 24, 2009 to ensure that the line was fully ready to begin service. Line 9 was constructed like a standard double track subway except that there are bypass tracks at some stations to enable express trains to bypass local trains. Express trains run three times per hour in each direction. All stations except Gaewha and Magongnaru are equipped with elevator
Elevator
An elevator is a type of vertical transport equipment that efficiently moves people or goods between floors of a building, vessel or other structures...
s, escalators, and platform screen doors
Platform screen doors
Platform screen doors and platform edge doors at train or subway stations screen the platform from the train. They are a relatively new addition to many metro systems around the world, with some platform doors retrofitted rather than installed with the metro system itself. They are widely used in...
. It is the first privately run subway line in Korea, operated by Veolia Transport
Veolia Transport
Veolia Transport is the international transport services division of the French-based multinational company Veolia Environnement...
, a French based company.
Line 9 runs east from Gaehwa Station
Gaehwa Station
Gaehwa Station is the only aboveground subway station and western terminus of Seoul Subway Line 9. The headquarters of the Seoul Metro Line 9 Corporation is located here....
(local train terminal), and Gimpo Airport Station
Gimpo Airport Station
Gimpo International Airport Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5 and Line 9. True to its name, it serves the nearby Gimpo Airport, the hub of domestic flights in the Seoul metropolitan area as well as limited flights to/from China and Japan....
(express train terminal) (connecting to Line 5
Seoul Subway Line 5
Seoul Subway Line 5 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, dubbed the purple line, is a long line crossing from the west to the east across the Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea...
and AREX
AREX
AREX, spelled A'REX as a brand name, is a South Korean railway line that links Seoul with Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport. The section between the two airports opened on March 23, 2007, the extension to Seoul Station opened December 29, 2010...
) along the south bank 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...
towards Sinnonhyeon
Sinnonhyeon Station
Sinnonhyeon Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway. Gangnam Station and Nonhyeon Station are near here. It will become a transfer station to the Sin Bundang Line in 2018....
in Gangnam. Construction of Phase 1 between Gaehwa and Sinnonhyeon
Sinnonhyeon Station
Sinnonhyeon Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway. Gangnam Station and Nonhyeon Station are near here. It will become a transfer station to the Sin Bundang Line in 2018....
began in April 2002, and completed on July 24, 2009. Major transfer stations on the first phase are Dangsan
Dangsan Station
Dangsan Station is an elevated station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. The station is located on the south bank of the Han River in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Because the station is elevated, trains exiting to or entering from the north make use of the Dangsan Railway Bridge. As of April 2009, the platform has...
(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...
), Yeouido
Yeouido Station
Yeouido Station is a subway station on Line 5 and Line 9 on the Seoul Subway system. It is one of the stations to serve the eponymous island of Yeouido, one of the great financial hubs of Seoul. The large Yeouido Park is close to this station...
(Line 5), 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...
(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...
), Dongjak
Dongjak Station
Dongjak Station is a station on Line 4 and Line 9 of the Seoul Subway. Express trains on Line 9 stop at this station. This station serves the Seoul National Cemetery.-Vicinity:*Exit 1 : Banpo APT*Exit 2 : National Cemetery Parking Lot*Exit 3 : Isu Rotary...
(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 Express Bus Terminal (Lines 3
Seoul Subway Line 3
Seoul Subway Line 3 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is an operation system which connects Goyang, northwestern Seoul to the city center, Gangnam, and southeastern Seoul. Construction began in 1980, and most of the current line opened over two stages in 1985, along with Brother subway Line 4...
and 7
Seoul Subway Line 7
Seoul Subway Line 7 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation was built 1990-96 and was completed 1 August 2000 ; the western section between Sinpung and Onsu was put into service on 29 February 2000...
) Stations.
Phase 2 will extend the current line from Sinnonhyeon
Sinnonhyeon Station
Sinnonhyeon Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway. Gangnam Station and Nonhyeon Station are near here. It will become a transfer station to the Sin Bundang Line in 2018....
in Gangnam to 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...
on Line 2, while Phase 3 will further extend the line to Bangi Station
Bangi Station
Bangi Station is a subway station on Seoul Subway Line 5....
in eastern Seoul. These phases should be completed by 2013 and 2018.
While Phase 2 was always planned to go ahead as scheduled, a Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul Metropolitan Government is the administrative organization of Seoul. The mayor is elected to a four year term by the Seoul citizens and is responsible for the administration of the city government...
website at one point described construction of Phase 3 as being suspended in consideration of transport demand and financial considerations. On November 20, 2008, however, the Seoul Metropolitan government announced plans to indeed build Phase 3 between October 2010 and December 2015.
The Korean Government initially proposed a one seat ride from Incheon International Airport to Gangnam via Gimpo International Airport using either Line 9 or AREX
AREX
AREX, spelled A'REX as a brand name, is a South Korean railway line that links Seoul with Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport. The section between the two airports opened on March 23, 2007, the extension to Seoul Station opened December 29, 2010...
(Airport Express) trains sharing their rights of way. This proposal so far has not been implemented thus making it necessary to transfer trains at Gimpo International Airport.
Currently there are 36 trains with four cars each. The express train comes every 20 minutes and the all-stop train comes every 6.7 minutes. Due to the number of riders exceeding 250,000 per day, 12 additional four car trains have been ordered and are expected to be in service starting October, 2011. This would mean the express train comes every 7~10 minutes and the all-stop train comes every 5 minutes.
Stations
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Hangul Hangul Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean... |
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Gaehwa Gaehwa Station Gaehwa Station is the only aboveground subway station and western terminus of Seoul Subway Line 9. The headquarters of the Seoul Metro Line 9 Corporation is located here.... |
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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... |
Gangseo-gu, Seoul Gangseo-gu is one of the 25 wards of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the south side of the Han River. Gimpo Airport is in Gonghang-dong, where many flights fly to cities like Busan, Jeju, and Gwangju.... |
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Gimpo Airport Gimpo Airport Station Gimpo International Airport Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5 and Line 9. True to its name, it serves the nearby Gimpo Airport, the hub of domestic flights in the Seoul metropolitan area as well as limited flights to/from China and Japan.... |
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Airport Market Airport Market Station Airport Market Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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Sinbanghwa Sinbanghwa Station Sinbanghwa Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.the next station is Magongnaru, but trains do not stop and go until Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station... |
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Magongnaru Magongnaru Station Magongnaru Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 9 and AREX. This station is currently under construction.... (unknown opening date) |
마곡나루 | 麻谷나루驛 | (unknown opening date) | |
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Yangcheon Hyanggyo Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.This Station is named from near this station, Yangcheon Hyanggyo, the only hyanggyo in Seoul... |
양천향교 | 陽川鄕校 | |
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Gayang Gayang Station Gayang Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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Jeungmi Jeungmi Station Jeungmi Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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Deungchon Deungchon Station Deungchon Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
등촌 | 登村 | |
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Yeomchang Yeomchang Station Yeomchang Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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Sinmok-dong Sinmok-dong Station Sinmok-dong Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
신목동 | 新木洞 | |
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Yangcheon-gu Yangcheon-gu is a gu, or district, of Seoul, South Korea, located on the southwest side of the Han River. At the centre of this district is the Mok-dong area, which is home to numerous shopping outlets, bars and restaurants, an ice rink, and large residential buildings inhabited by mostly middle... |
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Seonyudo Seonyudo Station Seonyudo Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu is an administrative district in southwest Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "yeongdeung" or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "po", representing water , referring to the... |
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Dangsan Dangsan Station Dangsan Station is an elevated station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. The station is located on the south bank of the Han River in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Because the station is elevated, trains exiting to or entering from the north make use of the Dangsan Railway Bridge. As of April 2009, the platform has... |
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National Assembly National Assembly Station National Assembly Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.The name of this station comes from the nearby National Assembly Building, where the National Assembly of South Korea meets.... |
국회의사당 | 國會議事堂 | |
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Yeouido Yeouido Station Yeouido Station is a subway station on Line 5 and Line 9 on the Seoul Subway system. It is one of the stations to serve the eponymous island of Yeouido, one of the great financial hubs of Seoul. The large Yeouido Park is close to this station... |
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Saetgang Saetgang Station Saetgang Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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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... |
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Dongjak-gu Dongjak-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, located on the Han River which borders the district to the north... |
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Nodeul Nodeul Station Nodeul Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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Heukseok Heukseok Station Heukseok Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.Prior to the opening, this station was near to Chung-Ang University, but Sangdo Station in Line 7's subname was also Chung Ang Univ.... |
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Dongjak Dongjak Station Dongjak Station is a station on Line 4 and Line 9 of the Seoul Subway. Express trains on Line 9 stop at this station. This station serves the Seoul National Cemetery.-Vicinity:*Exit 1 : Banpo APT*Exit 2 : National Cemetery Parking Lot*Exit 3 : Isu Rotary... |
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Gubanpo Gubanpo Station Gubanpo Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.Prior to the opening of Line 9, it was planned to be called Seoritgae Station, but the name was changed due to various reasons posed by local residents.... |
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Seocho-gu Seocho-gu is a gu of Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular residential area for the mid- or upper-class residents in Seoul and home to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. Seocho Samsung Town in Seocho-dong, near Gangnam Station, is the headquarter of the several corporations of the... |
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Sinbanpo Sinbanpo Station Sinbanpo Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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Express Bus Terminal | 고속터미널 | 高速터미널 | |
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Sapyeong Sapyeong Station Sapyeong Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway.... |
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Sinnonhyeon Sinnonhyeon Station Sinnonhyeon Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway. Gangnam Station and Nonhyeon Station are near here. It will become a transfer station to the Sin Bundang Line in 2018.... |
신논현 | 新論峴 | |
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Gangnam-gu Gangnam-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the most affluent areas of Seoul and is located in the southeast of the city... |
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Hangul Hangul Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean... |
Hanja Hanja Hanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation... |
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Sinnonhyeon Sinnonhyeon Station Sinnonhyeon Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway. Gangnam Station and Nonhyeon Station are near here. It will become a transfer station to the Sin Bundang Line in 2018.... |
신논현 | 新論峴 | | (Sept 2018) | |
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... |
Gangnam-gu Gangnam-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the most affluent areas of Seoul and is located in the southeast of the city... |
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Samjung (2013) | 삼정 | 三亭 | |||||||
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Samreung (2013) | 삼릉 | 三陵 | (2013) | ||||||
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Bong-eun (2013) | 봉은 | 奉恩 | |||||||
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Coex (2013) | 코엑스 | 코엑스 | |||||||
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Sports Complex 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... (2013) |
종합운동장 | 綜合運動場 | (2013) | Songpa-gu Songpa-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Songpa is located at the southeastern part of Seoul, the capital of Korea, Songpa is a district with the largest population... |
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Samjeon Intersection (2016) | 삼전사거리 | 三田사거리 | |||||||
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Samjeon (2016) | 삼전 | 三田 | |||||||
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Seokchon Seokchon Station Seokchon Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 8. Seokchon Lake park is nearby. Lots of couples and residents visit here.-Entrance:* Exit 1 : Way to Jamsil, Seokchon Lake* Exit 2 : Songpa 1 dong... (2016) |
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Bangi Intersection (2016) | 방이사거리 | 芳荑 | |||||||
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Sinbangi (2016) | 신방이 | 新芳荑 | |||||||
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Olympic Park Olympic Park Station Olympic Park Station is a subway station on Seoul Subway Line 5. A connection is planned for the second phase of construction with Seoul Subway Line 9.... (2016) |
올림픽공원 | 올림픽公園 | (2016) | ||||||
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Oryun (2016) | 오륜 | 五輪 | |||||||
External links
- Seoul Metro Line 9 Corporation Homepage
- The Seoul Underground Subway : Official Tourism (english)
- Seoul Metropolitan Government Line 9 page (Korean) includes a route map, status information and links to the construction companies' websites
- UrbanRail.Net's Seoul Subway page
- New Subway Line Connects Gimpo Airport to Southern Seoul