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{{Infobox Public transit |
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|name = Seoul Subway |
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|image = South Korea subway logo.svg |
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|imagesize = 100px |
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|locale = ], ] |
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|transit_type = ] |
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|began_operation = August 15, 1974 |
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|system_length = {{convert|327.2|km|mi|abbr=on}} |
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|lines = 9 |
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|vehicles = |
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|stations = 306 |
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|ridership = 6.9 million (2011) |
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|track_gauge = {{RailGauge|sg}} |
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|operator = ], ], ] |
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|owner = ] |
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|map = ] |
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{{Infobox Korean name |
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|title= |
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| hangul = {{linktext|서|울}} {{linktext|지|하|철}} |
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| hanja = {{linktext|서|울}} {{linktext|地|下|鐵}} |
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| rr = Seoul Jihacheol |
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| mr = Seoul Jihacheol |
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The '''Seoul Subway''' ({{korean|hangul=서울 지하철|hanja=서울 地下鐵}}; ''Seoul Jihacheol''), located primarily in ], ], is one of the world's most extensive subway system by length, the world's second largest subway by number of stations after ]<ref>See ]</ref> and the world's second most highly used subway after ],<ref>See ].</ref> consisting of 9 lines operated by ] (formerly ''Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation''<ref>See ]</ref>), ] and ]. The system mainly serves ] and is part of the broader ] ({{korean|hangul=수도권전철|hanja=首都圈電鐵}}; ''Sudogwan Jeoncheol'') system, which links nearby ] metropolis and satellite cities in ] along with major cities in northern ] and western ] that lie over 100km away from the capital. |
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The ] system is considered one of the world's best subway ystems<ref>http://jalopnik.com/5958482/the-best-subway-systems-in-the-world</ref> noted for its cleanliness, ease of use, arrival times accurate within seconds and innovations such as the world's ]. |
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All lines use the ] utilizing ] and ] technology for automatic payment by ], ] or ] and one can transfer to any of the other line within the system for free. Transfer within the broader ] system often free as well with the exception of ] and ]. |
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Real-time subway arrival times are available for all lines provided through giant LCD screens at all stations, along with apps for smartphones. All directional signs in the system are written in both Korean and English. Station signs and some maps also display ]. The pre-recorded voice announcement in the trains indicating the upcoming station, possible line transfer and exiting side are all in Korean followed by English, and in some cases ] then ]. |
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==Lines & Channels== |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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| width = "100pt" | <center>'''Line Name'''<br/><small>English</small></center> |
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| width = "100pt" | <center>'''Line Name'''<br/><small>]</small></center> |
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| width = "175pt" | <center>'''Starting Station(s)'''</center> |
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| width = "175pt" | <center>'''Ending Station(s)'''</center> |
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| width = "50pt" | <center>'''Stations'''</center> |
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| width = "50pt" | <center>'''Total Length''' |
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| width = "175pt" | <center>'''Operator'''</center> |
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|- style = "background:#606060; height: 2pt" |
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| <center>{{SMS line links|s01}}</center> |
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| 7.8 km |
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| 60.2 km |
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| 38.2 km |
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| 31.1 km |
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| 52.3 km |
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| 35.1 km |
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| 57.1 km |
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| 17.7 km |
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| 27.0 km |
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==History== |
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* August 15, 1974: Opening of ], operating from ] to ] and ]. |
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* December 9, 1978: ] - ] line was added to Line 1. Now part of ]. |
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* October 10, 1980: Opening of ]. |
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* 1985: Fare system changed from charging by distance to zone, ] changed to magnetic paper ticket. |
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* April 20, 1985: Opening of ]. |
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* July 12, 1985: Opening of ]. |
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* September 1, 1985: Station operations made automatic in the ]. |
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* 1991: Station operations made automatic in the entire system. |
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* April 1, 1994: Opening of ] - ] extension of ]. |
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* November 15, 1995: Opening of ]. |
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* January 30, 1996: Opening of ] - ] extension of ]. |
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* March 20, 1996: Opening of ] - ] extension of ]. |
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* October 11, 1996: Opening of ]. |
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* November 23, 1996: Opening of ]. |
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* October 6, 1999: Opening of ]. |
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* August 7, 2000: Opening of ]. |
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* 2004: Fare system changed back to charging by distance. Free transfers with buses introduced. |
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* July 24, 2009: Opening of ], operating from ] to ]. |
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==Rolling stock== |
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{{Main|Sudogwon Electric Railway trains}} |
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==Fares and ticketing== |
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] smart card]] |
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The current single-use ticket is a credit-card sized plastic card with ] technology, which are obtained from automated machines in every subway station. A 500 won deposit fee is included in the price, and is refunded when the ticket is returned at any station. |
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==See also== |
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{{Commons|Seoul Subway}} |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist|2}} |
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==External links== |
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*Official Homepages |
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*City Government |
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** describing Seoul Subway history, current construction and future projects |
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{{Public transport in the Seoul Metropolitan Area}} |
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{{Korea rapid transit}} |
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Real-time subway arrival times are available for all lines provided through giant LCD screens at all stations, along with apps for smartphones. All directional signs in the system are written in both Korean and English. Station signs and some maps also display Hanja. The pre-recorded voice announcement in the trains indicating the upcoming station, possible line transfer and exiting side are all in Korean followed by English, and in some cases Japanese then Chinese.
Public transportation in Seoul Metropolitan Area
