Metropolitan Transport
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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.
wide area train

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

History of KORAIL’s Metro Railway

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Number of stations, number of trains operated per day, operating distance (km)
Opening date Operating sections Opening date Operating sections
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)