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The '''Seoul Subway''' ({{korean|hangul=서울 지하철|hanja=서울 地下鐵}}; ''Seoul Jihacheol''), located primarily in ], ] consists of 9 lines operated by ] (formerly ''Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation''<ref>See ]</ref>), ] and ]. ] is part of the broader ] 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. The '''Seoul Subway''' ({{korean|hangul=서울 지하철|hanja=서울 地下鐵}}; ''Seoul Jihacheol''), located primarily in ], ] consists of 9 lines operated by ] (formerly ''Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation''<ref>See ]</ref>), ] and ]. Seoul Subway is part of the broader ] 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.


The ] is considered the best subway in the world <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 ]. The Seoul Subway is considered the best subway in the world <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 ].


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 ]. 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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Seoul Subway
Overview
OwnerSeoul Special City
LocaleSeoul, South Korea
Transit typeRapid transit(Part of Sudogwon Electric Railway)
Number of lines9
Number of stations306
Daily ridership6.9 million (2011)
Operation
Began operationAugust 15, 1974
Operator(s)Seoul Metro, SMRT, Veolia Transport
Technical
System length327.2 km (203.3 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
System map

Seoul Subway
Hangul서울 지하철
Hanja서울 地下鐵
Revised RomanizationSeoul Jihacheol
McCune–ReischauerSeoul Jihacheol

The Seoul Subway (Korean: 서울 지하철; Hanja: 서울 地下鐵; Seoul Jihacheol), located primarily in Seoul, South Korea consists of 9 lines operated by Seoul Metro (formerly Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation), Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit and Veolia Transport. Seoul Subway is part of the broader Seoul Metropolitan Railway system, which links nearby Incheon metropolis and satellite cities in Gyeonggi province along with major cities in northern Chungnam province and western Gangwon province that lie over 100km away from the capital.

The Seoul Subway is considered the best subway in the world noted for its cleanliness, ease of use, arrival times accurate within seconds and innovations such as the world's longest circular line.

All lines use the T-money smart payment system utilizing RFID and NFC technology for automatic payment by T-money smart cards, smartphones or credit cards and one can transfer to any of the other line within the system for free. Transfer within the broader Seoul Capital Area Electric Railway system often free as well with the exception of AREX and Sinbundang Line.

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.

Lines & Channels

Line 1 train
Line 9 train
Line Name
English
Line Name
Hangul
Starting Station(s)
Ending Station(s)
Stations
Total Length
Operator
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 1호선 Seoul Subway Station Cheongnyangni Station 10 7.8 km Seoul Metro
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 2호선 City Hall / Seongsu / Sindorim City Hall / Sinseol-dong / Kkachisan 51 60.2 km Seoul Metro
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 3호선 Jichuk Ogeum 34 38.2 km Seoul Metro
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 4호선 Dangogae Namtaeryeong 26 31.1 km Seoul Metro
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 5호선 Banghwa Sangil-dong / Macheon 51 52.3 km Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
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 6호선 Eungam Bonghwasan 38 35.1 km Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
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 7호선 Jangam Bupyeong-gu Office 51 57.1 km Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
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 8호선 Amsa Moran 17 17.7 km Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit
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 9호선 Gaehwa Sinnonhyeon 25 27.0 km Seoul Metro Line 9 Corporation

History

Rolling stock

Main article: Sudogwon Electric Railway trains

Fares and ticketing

T-money smart card

The current single-use ticket is a credit-card sized plastic card with RFID 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.

See also

References

  1. See Seoul Metro
  2. http://jalopnik.com/5958482/the-best-subway-systems-in-the-world

External links

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