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Chongnyon Ichon Line
The Ch'ŏngnyŏn Ich'ŏn Line is an electrified standard-gauge secondary mainline of the Korean State Railway running from P'yŏngsan on the P'yŏngbu Line to Sep'o on the Kangwŏn Line.Kokubu, Hayato, 将軍様の鉄道 (Shōgun-sama no Tetsudō), The line is the southernmost of the three east-west transversal mainlines in North Korea. The Ch'ŏngnyŏn Ich'ŏn line plays an important role in the movement of freight between the east and west coasts of the DPRK, relieving the burden on the P'yŏngra Line. As of 1985, the Sep'o Ch'ŏngnyŏn− Chihari section is under the jurisdiction of the Hamhŭng Railway Bureau, whilst the Chŏngbong−P'yŏngsan section is administered by the Sariwŏn Railway Bureau. There are 18 stations, of which 3 are halts. Ich'ŏn Ch'ŏngnyŏn and Chŏngbong stations are designated freight concentration points, where goods to and from counties in the area without rail service are transferred between road and rail. Ich'ŏn Ch'ŏngnyŏn Station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Rail
Various terms are used for passenger railway lines and equipment; the usage of these terms differs substantially between areas: Rapid transit A rapid transit system is an electric railway characterized by high speed (~) and rapid acceleration. It uses passenger railcars operating singly or in multiple unit trains on fixed rails. It operates on separate rights-of-way from which all other vehicular and foot traffic are excluded (i.e. is fully grade-separated from other traffic). It uses sophisticated signaling systems, and high platform loading. Originally, the term ''rapid transit'' was used in the 1800s to describe new forms of quick urban public transportation that had a right-of-way separated from street traffic. This set rapid transit apart from horsecars, trams, streetcars, omnibuses, and other forms of public transport. A variant of the term, ''mass rapid transit (MRT)'', is also used for metro systems in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Though the term was almost alway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinpyong County
Sinp'yŏng County is a county in North Hwanghae province, North Korea. The Mannyon mine is located at Mannyon-rodongjagu. Administrative divisions Sinp'yŏng county is divided into 1 ''ŭp An ''eup'' or ''ŭp'' () is an administrative unit in both North Korea and South Korea similar to the unit of town. In South Korea Along with "Myeon (administrative division), myeon", an "eup" is one of the divisions of a county ("County#Kore ...'' (town), 2 '' rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 11 '' ri'' (villages): Transportation Sinpyong County has a trolleybus line in Mannyon-rodongjagu. The line closed in early 2000s and has been partially dismantled since then, but still has a complete network of poles on the south side of the road. References Counties of North Hwanghae {{NorthKorea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosan County
Kosan County is a ''kun'', or county, in Kangwŏn province, North Korea. Physical features The county is largely mountainous. The central area forms a basin. The county's highest point is Chuaesan. Major streams include the Namdaech'ŏn, Ryongjiwŏnch'ŏn, and Namsanch'ŏn. There are a total of 13 reservoirs. Forestland makes up some 63.8% of the county's area. Administrative divisions Kosan county is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town) and 24 '' ri'' (villages): Economy Agriculture Agriculture dominates local industry in Kosan, with crops including rice, maize, millet, wheat, barley, soybeans, and red beans. The region is particularly noted for its abundant production of fruit. Mining Mining is widely developed, exploiting the local deposits of gold, silver, copper, iron, limestone, lead, zinc, gypsum, and other minerals. Transport Kosan county is served by the Kangwŏn Line of the Korean State Railway. See also *Geography of North Korea *Administrative divisions of No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poptong County
Pŏptong County is a Administrative divisions of North Korea, ''kun'' in the Kangwon Province (North Korea), Kangwŏn province, North Korea. Geography It lies between the Masingryong Mountains, Masingryŏng and Ahobiryong Mountains, Ahobiryŏng ranges, and 90% of the county is more than 400 meters above sea level. The highest point is Turyusan. Only 5% of this rugged county consists of ground level. The chief streams are the Imjin River, Rimjin River, Komitanchon, Komitanch'ŏn, and Tongdongchon, Tongdongch'ŏn (통동천). There are abundant forests. The climate is cold and continental. The Eurasian otters living in the county are recognized as North Korean natural monument number 249. Administrative divisions Pŏptong county is divided into 1 ''Administrative divisions of North Korea, ŭp'' (town) and 19 ''Administrative divisions of North Korea, ri'' (villages): Economy The local economy is dominated by manufacturing and mining. Goods produced include disposable goods, mac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pangyo County
P'an'gyo County is a Administrative divisions of North Korea, ''kun'', or county, in Kangwon Province (North Korea), Kangwŏn province, North Korea. In December 1952, during the Korean War, P'an'gyo was formed as a separate county from five ''myŏn'' (Nagyang, Pangjang, P'an'gyo, Ryongp'o, Sannae) of Ichon (North Korea), Ichŏn-gun and Yujin-myŏn of P'yŏnggang-gun. ''Myŏn'' were administrative units below county (''kun'') level and are no longer used in North Korea. Physical features The land of P'an'gyo is predominantly mountainous, with the Ahobiryong Mountains, Ahobiryŏng Mountains (; ) and Masingryong Mountains, Masingryŏng Mountains (; ) both passing through the county. The highest point is Tongbaengnyonsan, Tongbaengnyŏnsan (). The county's chief stream is the Imjin River, Rimjin River. Approximately 88% of the county's area is forestland. Administrative divisions P'an'gyo county is divided into 1 ''Administrative divisions of North Korea, ŭp'' (town) and 22 ''Admi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chorwon County
Ch'ŏrwŏn County () is a ''kun'', or county, in Kangwŏn province, North Korea. Portions of it were once a single county together with the county of the same name in South Korea; other portions were added from neighbouring counties in the 1952 reorganization of local governments. After the initial division of Korea, the entire county lay to the Northern side of the dividing line, but in the course of the Korean War part of the county was taken by the South. Geography The county's terrain is mountainous in the north, but gradually more level towards the south. The Masingryong Mountains pass through the county; the highest point of which is the Taehwang Peak (대왕덕산). The chief watercourse is the Rimjin River. Approximately 54% of the county's area is occupied by forests. Administrative divisions Ch'ŏrwŏn county is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town) and 36 '' ri'' (villages): Economy The chief local industry is agriculture. The county is a major producer of rice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ichon County
Ich'ŏn County is a ''kun'', or county, in northern Kangwŏn province, North Korea. The terrain is predominantly high and mountainous; the highest point is Myongidoksan, 1,585 meters above sea level. The county's borders run along the Masingryong and Ryongam ranges. The chief stream is the Rimjin River. Administrative divisions Ich'ŏn county is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town) and 22 '' ri'' (villages): Economy Agriculture Agriculture is limited to the low-lying regions. Sericulture (silk farming) is also practised. Due to the abundant woods, lumbering is also an important industry. Mining There are deposits of gold, asbestos, nickel and lead in the county. Transport Ich'ŏn is served by roads, and by the Ch'ŏngnyŏn Ich'ŏn line of the Korean State Railway. See also *Geography of North Korea *Administrative divisions of North Korea The administrative divisions of North Korea are organized into three hierarchical levels. These divisions were created in 2002. Many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyongra Line
The P'yŏngra Line is an electrified standard-gauge trunk line of the Korean State Railway in North Korea, running from P'yŏngyang to Rason, where it connects with the Hambuk Line.Kokubu, Hayato, 将軍様の鉄道 (Shōgun-sama no Tetsudō), It is North Korea's main northeast–southwest rail line. History P'yŏngwon Line Hamgyŏng Line The section from Kowŏn to Kŭmya was originally opened by the Chosen Government Railway (''Sentetsu'') on 21 July 1916 as part of its Hamgyŏng Line. Ch'ŏngra Line The Ch'ŏngra Line was the name of a line planned by Sentetsu to run from Ch'ŏngjin to Rajin. On 1 February 1945 the Ch'ongjin− Ch'ongam section was opened,朝鮮総督府官報 (The Public Journal of the Governor-General of Korea), Shōwa No. 5394, 31 January 1945 (in Japanese) however due to the defeat of Japan in the Pacific War, Sentetsu was unable to complete the remainder of the line. After the end of the Korean War, construction of the line was resumed wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
