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The Suin Line (Suwon-Incheon; ) was a metro line of the
Seoul Metropolitan Subway
The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a metropolitan railway system consisting of 23 rapid transit, light metro, commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest South Korea. The system serves most of the Seoul Metropolitan Area includin ...
serving the
Seoul Capital Area
The Seoul Capital Area (SCA), Sudogwon (, ) or Gyeonggi region (), is the metropolitan area of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province, located in north-west South Korea. Its population of 26 million (as of 2020) is ranked as the fifth largest ...
.
The original route, abandoned in 1995, was one of the few
narrow-gauge railway
A narrow-gauge railway (narrow-gauge railroad in the US) is a railway with a track gauge narrower than standard . Most narrow-gauge railways are between and .
Since narrow-gauge railways are usually built with tighter curves, smaller structur ...
s in
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...
. Opened by the privately owned
Chosen Gyeongdong Railway
Chosen or The Chosen may refer to:
The chosen ones
* Chosen people, people who believe they have been chosen by a higher power to do a certain thing including
** Jews as the chosen people
Books
* ''The Chosen'' (Potok novel), a 1967 novel by Chai ...
in 1937, it connected
Suwon
Suwon (, ) is the capital and largest city of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a populati ...
to
Namincheon via
Ansan
Ansan (Hangeul: , ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies southwest of Seoul and is part of the Seoul National Capital Area. It is connected to Seoul by rail via Seoul Subway Line 4. It is situated on the Yellow Sea coast and so ...
and
Siheung
Siheung ( ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The city has a population of 511,807 people, where 508,646 are residents out of 218,846 households as of August 2021. Siheung acquired its current administrative structure on January 1, ...
; in 1942, it was taken over by another private railway, the
Chosen Railway
The Chosen Railway Company (Japanese: 朝鮮鉄道株式会社, ''Chōsen Tetsudō Kabushiki-gaisha''; Korean: 조선철도주식회사, ''Joseon Cheoldo Jusikhoesa''), was a privately owned railway company in Japanese-occupied Korea.
History
The ...
(the largest of
colonial Korea
Between 1910 and 1945, Korea was ruled as a part of the Empire of Japan. Joseon Korea had come into the Japanese sphere of influence with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876; a complex coalition of the Meiji government, military, and business offici ...
's privately owned railway companies). The Chosen Railway owned the line until all railways in Korea were nationalized after 1945. However, since December 28, 2004, the Suin Line is being reconstructed with
standard gauge and
double track
A double-track railway usually involves running one track in each direction, compared to a single-track railway where trains in both directions share the same track.
Overview
In the earliest days of railways in the United Kingdom, most lin ...
ing as an integral part of the
Seoul Metropolitan Subway
The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a metropolitan railway system consisting of 23 rapid transit, light metro, commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest South Korea. The system serves most of the Seoul Metropolitan Area includin ...
network and is opening in three phases.
All northbound trains terminated at
Incheon, all southbound services terminated at
Oido
Oido () is an island on the West Coast region of South Korea's Gyeonggi Province (also known as Gyeonggi-do). It is an area of Siheung stretching from north to south with low hills under .
Oido has shell mounds
throughout the whole area, with ...
. Express train service served only Oido, Soraepogu, Incheon Nonhyeon, Woninjae, Yeonsu, Inha University, and Incheon.
Trains along the line were 6 cars long. Platforms at stations are built for 8 cars in preparation for the merging of the
Bundang Line
The Bundang Line or Seoul Metropolitan Subway Bundang Line (Sudogwon Jeoncheol Bundangseon 수도권 전철 분당선) was a commuter rail line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway in the Seoul Capital Area operated by Korail. Also it refers physica ...
with the Suin Line, and are prepared for 10 cars when the extension occurs.
Trains run at an interval of 15 minutes throughout the day.
History
2012:
:June 30: The rebuilt Suin Line is officially opened from
Oido
Oido () is an island on the West Coast region of South Korea's Gyeonggi Province (also known as Gyeonggi-do). It is an area of Siheung stretching from north to south with low hills under .
Oido has shell mounds
throughout the whole area, with ...
to
Songdo.
2014:
:December 27:
Darwol Station opens as an in-fill station.
2016:
:February 27: The line is extended westward from Songdo to
Incheon.
2017:
:July 10: Express service is launched on the line.
2020:
:September 12: The line is extended eastward from Oido to Suwon. The Suin Line and Bundang Line are integrated into
Suin–Bundang Line
The Suin–Bundang Line (Suwon Incheon Bundang Line) is a commuter rail service of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system, operating on trackage from the Suin Line (opened on June 30, 2012) and the Bundang Line (opened on September 1, 1994). O ...
, which connects Incheon and Wangsimni.
Trains run from
Cheongnyangni station or
Wangsimni station
Wangsimni Station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 2, Seoul Subway Line 5, Gyeongui–Jungang Line, and Suin-Bundang Line; most Suin-Bundang Line trains end service here, though a few daily services continue along the tracks used by the Gy ...
to
Jukjeon station
Jukjeon Station is a station on the Bundang Line, located in Jukjeon-dong of Suji-gu, Yongin. It opened on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jes ...
,
Gosaek station
Gosaek station is a railroad station on the Suin-Bundang Line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway in Suwon
Suwon (, ) is the capital and largest city of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capita ...
, or
Incheon station.
Planned for the future
Hagik station is planned to open between Songdo and
Inha University
Inha University (인하대학교(仁荷大學校)) is a private research university located in Incheon, South Korea.
Known traditionally for research and education in the engineering and physical sciences, the University was established by the ...
in 2020. In addition, a connection line is under consideration at
Suwon
Suwon (, ) is the capital and largest city of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a populati ...
that will allow
KTX
Korea Train eXpress (), often known as KTX (), is South Korea's high-speed rail system, operated by Korail. Construction began on the high-speed line from Seoul to Busan in 1992. KTX services were launched on April 1, 2004.
From Seoul Station ...
trains to run between the
Gyeongbu high-speed railway
The Gyeongbu high-speed railway, also known as Gyeongbu HSR, is South Korea's first high-speed rail line from Seoul to Busan. KTX high-speed trains operate three sections of the line: on April 1, 2004, the first between a junction near Geu ...
and
Incheon Station via the
Suin-Bundang Line by 2025.
Stations
Current alignment
Former alignment
Rolling stock
The Suin Line used 18
Korail Class 351000 trains. They were the same as the third generation Class 351000 trains from the Bundang Line, except that they were painted red like the
Gyeongui-Jungang Line and Line 1 trains. These trains have since been repainted yellow to match the color of Bundang Line trains; this was done in anticipation of the merging of the Bundang and Suin Lines into the
Suin–Bundang Line
The Suin–Bundang Line (Suwon Incheon Bundang Line) is a commuter rail service of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system, operating on trackage from the Suin Line (opened on June 30, 2012) and the Bundang Line (opened on September 1, 1994). O ...
.
For the former Suin Line, the
Korean National Railroad
The Korea Railroad Corporation (Korean: 한국철도공사, Hanja: ), branded as KORAIL (코레일, officially changed to in November 2019), is the national railway operator in South Korea. Currently, KORAIL is a public corporation, manage ...
built a narrow gauge steam locomotive, the KNR160 diesel car (also known as the Niigata/Kawasaki Diesel Car), and the KNR18000 passenger car. One KNR160 car (later renumbered KNR9160) and two KNR18000 car are preserved at the railroad museum in nearby
Uiwang
Uiwang () is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is one of many satellite cities that ring Seoul, making up the Seoul Capital Area. Its largest immediate urban neighbor is Anyang. The low peaks of the Gwangju Mountains (including Morak ...
.
Gallery
Suwon
Suwon (, ) is the capital and largest city of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a populati ...
towards
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Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 01 - Split by the Gyeongbu Line in Seryu-dong, Suwon.jpg, Split by the
Gyeongbu Line
The Gyeongbu Line (''Gyeongbuseon'') is a railway line in South Korea and is considered to be the most important and one of the oldest ones in the country. It was constructed in 1905, connecting Seoul with Busan via Suwon, Daejeon, and Daegu. ...
in Seryu-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 02 - In Seryu-dong, Suwon.jpg, In Seryu-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 03 - Pill-box in Seryu-dong, Suwon.jpg, Pill-box in Seryu-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 04 - Crossing the Seoho-cheon in Pyeong-dong, Suwon.jpg, Crossing the
Seohocheon
The Seohocheon is a river in Suwon, South Korea. It has its source on the southern slopes of Gwanggyosan and flows south, through Cheoncheon-dong, past Dongnam Health College, to Seoho (West Lake), near Hwaseo Station. From there, it continues s ...
in Pyeong-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 05 - In Pyeong-dong, Suwon.jpg, In Pyeong-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 06 - In Pyeong-dong, Suwon.jpg, In Pyeong-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 07 - In Pyeong-dong, Suwon.jpg, In Pyeong-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 08 - In Pyeong-dong, Suwon.jpg, In Pyeong-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 09 - In Pyeong-dong, Suwon.jpg, In Pyeong-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 10 - In Pyeong-dong, Suwon.jpg, In Pyeong-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-11 - 11 - In Pyeong-dong, Suwon.jpg, In Pyeong-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line in Gosaek-dong, Suwon - 2011-02-18.JPG, In Gosaek-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line crossing the Hwanggujicheon, Suwon - 2011-02-18.jpg, Crossing the Hwanggujicheon
Image:Suin Line crossing the Hwanggujicheon, Suwon - 2 - 2011-02-18.jpg, Crossing the Hwanggujicheon
Image:Suin Line in Omokcheon-dong, Suwon - 2011-02-18.jpg, In Omokcheon-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line in Omokcheon-dong, Suwon - 2 - 2011-02-18.jpg, In Omokcheon-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line in Omokcheon-dong, Suwon - 3 - 2011-02-18.jpg, In Omokcheon-dong, Suwon
Image:Suin Line in Suyeong-ri, Bongdam-eup - 2011-02-18.jpg, In Suyeong-ri, Hwaseong
Image:Suin Line in Suyeong-ri, Bongdam-eup - 2 - 2011-02-18.jpg, In Suyeong-ri, Hwaseong
Image:Suin Line in Suyeong-ri, Bongdam-eup - 3 - 2011-02-18.jpg, In Suyeong-ri, Hwaseong
Image:Suin Line in Suyeong-ri, Bongdam-eup - 4 - 2011-02-18.JPG, In Suyeong-ri, Hwaseong
Image:Suin Line in Suyeong-ri, Bongdam-eup - 5 - 2011-02-18.jpg, In Suyeong-ri, Hwaseong
Image:Suin Line in Suyeong-ri, Bongdam-eup - 6 - 2011-02-18.jpg, In Suyeong-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 01 - Suin Line in Cheoncheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Cheoncheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 02 - Suin Line in Cheoncheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Cheoncheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 03 - Suin Line in Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 04 - Suin Line in Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 05 - Suin Line in Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 06 - Suin Line in Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 07 - Suin Line in Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Seowon-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 08 - Suin Line in Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 09 - Suin Line in Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 10 - Suin Line in Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 11 - Suin Line in Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 12 - Suin Line in Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong.jpg, In Oksan-maeul, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 13 - Suin Line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 14 - Suin Line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-01 - 15 - Suin Line passing under the KTX line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, Passing under the
KTX
Korea Train eXpress (), often known as KTX (), is South Korea's high-speed rail system, operated by Korail. Construction began on the high-speed line from Seoul to Busan in 1992. KTX services were launched on April 1, 2004.
From Seoul Station ...
line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-22 - 01 - Tractor by the Suin Line passing under the KTX line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, Tractor passing under the
KTX
Korea Train eXpress (), often known as KTX (), is South Korea's high-speed rail system, operated by Korail. Construction began on the high-speed line from Seoul to Busan in 1992. KTX services were launched on April 1, 2004.
From Seoul Station ...
line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-05-22 - 02 - Suin Line passing between rice fields in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, Between rice fields in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-06-28 - 01 - Suin Line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-06-28 - 02 - Suin Line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-06-28 - 03 - Suin Line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-06-28 - 04 - Suin Line in Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Yacheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-06-28 - 05 - Suin Line crossing the Eo-cheon in Eocheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, Crossing the Eo-cheon in Eocheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-06-28 - 06 - Suin Line in Eocheon-ri, Hwaseong.jpg, In Eocheon-ri, Hwaseong
Image:2011-06-28 - 07 - Crossing near Former Eocheon Station.jpg, Level crossing near the former
Eocheon Station
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-30 - 01 - Eocheon Station.jpg, Former
Eocheon Station
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-30 - 02 - Eocheon from the west.jpg, Eocheon from the West
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-30 - 03 - Crossing a Stream to the West of Eocheon Station.jpg, A stream west of Eocheon
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-30 - 04 - Between Road 39 and Motorway 15.jpg, Between Road 39 and the
Seohaean Expressway
The Seohaean Expressway ( Korean: 서해안 고속도로; Seohaean Gosok Doro), meaning "West Coast Expressway", is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Mokpo to Gunsan, Dangjin, and Seoul.
It is numbered 15. The entire length from Seoul ...
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-30 - 05 - Location Marker between Road 39 and Motorway 15.jpg, Location marker between Road 39 and the
Seohaean Expressway
The Seohaean Expressway ( Korean: 서해안 고속도로; Seohaean Gosok Doro), meaning "West Coast Expressway", is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Mokpo to Gunsan, Dangjin, and Seoul.
It is numbered 15. The entire length from Seoul ...
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-30 - 06 - Near Motorway 15.jpg, Near the
Seohaean Expressway
The Seohaean Expressway ( Korean: 서해안 고속도로; Seohaean Gosok Doro), meaning "West Coast Expressway", is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Mokpo to Gunsan, Dangjin, and Seoul.
It is numbered 15. The entire length from Seoul ...
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-30 - 07 - Near Motorway 15.jpg, Near the
Seohaean Expressway
The Seohaean Expressway ( Korean: 서해안 고속도로; Seohaean Gosok Doro), meaning "West Coast Expressway", is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Mokpo to Gunsan, Dangjin, and Seoul.
It is numbered 15. The entire length from Seoul ...
Image:Suin Line - 2011-06-30 - 08 - Looking West from under Motorway 15.jpg, Looking west from under the
Seohaean Expressway
The Seohaean Expressway ( Korean: 서해안 고속도로; Seohaean Gosok Doro), meaning "West Coast Expressway", is a freeway in South Korea, connecting Mokpo to Gunsan, Dangjin, and Seoul.
It is numbered 15. The entire length from Seoul ...
See also
*
Korail
*
Suryeo Line
The Suryeo Line (水驪線, ''Suirei-sen'') is a former narrow-gauge railway line owned by Korean National Railroad. The line connected Suwon to Yeoju.
History
The first section of the line was opened by the privately owned Chosen Gyeongdong ...
*
Transportation in South Korea
Transportation in South Korea is provided by extensive networks of railways, highways, bus routes, ferry services and air routes that traverse the country. South Korea is the third country in the world to operate a maglev train, which is an automa ...
References
{{Public transport in the Seoul Metropolitan Area
Seoul Metropolitan Subway lines
Railway lines in South Korea
Railway lines opened in 1937