Metropolitan Transport
Metropolitan Rail HQ of KORAIL
is the largest operator metro service in Korea, managing a total of 16 lines.
When its opening in 1974, it had 29 stations and service distance of 74km. As of 2024, the number of stations has increased to 295, with a service distance of 741.4km, marking more than ten times of the growth. The average daily ridership is approximately 3 million, making it a key transportation mode for metropolitan area.
Additionally, Metropolitan Rail HQ operates ITX-Cheongchun, the 1st double-decker intercity express train in Korea. It is committed to enhancing public convenience and trust by expanding new suburban lines, including those in Daegu/Chungcheong regions, following the Donghae Line.
Additionally, Metropolitan Rail HQ operates ITX-Cheongchun, the 1st double-decker intercity express train in Korea. It is committed to enhancing public convenience and trust by expanding new suburban lines, including those in Daegu/Chungcheong regions, following the Donghae Line.

Main Duties at Metropolitan Transport HQ
- Establishment of mid to long term strategies and key plans
- Settings of sales/fare systems of metro
- Planning stations management and metro operations
- Development of metro operation plans
- Private investment and travel card projects
Business distance(km)
- 1974year:74km
- 2024year:741.4km
Number of stations
- 1974year:29
- 2024year:295
Number of train operations per day
- 1974year:215
- 2024year:2,595
History of KORAIL’s Metro Railway
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Opening date | Operating sections | Opening date | Operating sections |
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Dec. 12, 2023 | Gyeongwon Line (Dongducheon∼Yeoncheon) | Aug. 26, 2023 | Seohae Line (Ilsan∼Daegok) |
Jul. 1, 2023 | Seohae Line (Daegok∼Sosa) | Dec. 28, 2023 | Donghae Line (Ilgwang∼Taehwagang) |
Dec. 11, 2021 | Gyeongui Line (Imjingang∼Dorasan) | May. 1, 2021 | Seohae Line (Sosa∼Wonsi) |
Sep. 12, 2020 | Suin Line (Suwon–HanyangUniversity at Ansan) | Mar. 28, 2020 | Gyeongui Line(Munsan–Imjingang) |
Jan. 21, 2017 | Jungang Line (Yongmun–Jipyeong) | Dec. 30, 2016 | Donghae Line (Bujeon–Ilgwang) |
Sep. 24, 2016 | Gyeongang Line (Pangyo–Yeoju) | Feb. 27, 2016 | Suin Line (Songdo–Incheon) |
Dec. 27, 2014 | Gyeongui Line(Gongdeok–Yongsan) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Bundang Line (Mangpo–Suwon) |
Dec. 15, 2012 | Gyeongui Line (Gongdeok–Gajwa) | Dec. 1, 2012 | Bundang Line (Giheung–Mangpo) |
Oct. 6, 2012 | Bundang Line(Wangsimni–Seolleung) | Jun. 30, 2012 | Suin Line (Oido–Songdo) |
Dec. 28, 2011 | Bundang Line (Bojeong–Giheung) | Dec. 21, 2010 | Gyeongchun Line (Mangu–Chuncheon) |
Feb. 26, 2010 | Byeongjeom Depot Line(Byeongjeom–Seodongtan) | Dec. 23, 2009 | Jungang Line (Guksu–Yongmun) |
Jul. 1, 2009 | Gyeongui Line (Seoul–Munsan) | Dec. 29, 2008 | Jungang Line (Paldang–Guksu) |
Dec. 15, 2008 | Janghang Line(Cheonan–Shinchang) | Dec. 27, 2007 | Jungang Line (Deokso–Paldang) |
Dec. 15, 2006 | Gwangmyeong Shuttle Train(Geumcheon-gu Office–Gwangmyeong) | Dec. 15, 2006 | Gyeongwon Line(Uijeongbu–Soyosan) |
Dec. 21, 2005 | Gyeongin Double Track Line(Juan–Dongincheon) | Dec. 16, 2005 | Jungang Line(Cheongnyangni–Deokso) |
Jan. 20, 2005 | Gyeongbu Double Track Line(Byeongjeom–Cheonan) | Nov. 26, 2004 | Bundang Line (Ori–Bojeong) |
Sep. 3, 2003 | Bundang Line (Seolleung–Suseo) | Apr. 30, 2003 | Gyeongbu Double Track Line(Suwon–Byeongjeom) |
Mar. 15, 2002 | Gyeongin Double Track Line(Bupyeong–Juan) | Jul. 28, 2000 | Ansan Line (Ansan–Oido) |
Jan. 29, 1999 | Gyeongin Double Track Line(Guro–Bupyeong) | Jan. 30, 1996 | Ilsan Line (Jichuk–Daehwa) |
Sep. 1, 1994 | Bundang Line (Suseo–Ori) | Apr. 1, 1994 | Gwacheon Line(Indeogwon–Namtaeryeong) |
Jan. 15, 1993 | Gwacheon Line(Geumjung–Indeogwon) | Oct. 25, 1988 | Ansan Line (Geumjung–Ansan) |
Sep. 2, 1986 | Gyeongwon Line(Changdong–Uijeongbu) | Apr. 25, 1985 | Gyeongwon Line (KwangwoonUniv.–Changdong) |
Dec. 9, 1978 | Gyeongwon Line (Yongsan–Cheongnyangni) | Aug. 15, 1974 | Gyeongwon Line(Cheongnyangni–Kwangwoon Univ.) |
Aug. 15, 1974 | Gyeongin Line (Guro–Incheon) | Aug. 15, 1974 | Gyeongbu Double Track Line(Seoul–Suwon) |