Seoul Subway Line 5Seoul Subway Line 5 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, dubbed the violet line, is a long line crossing from west to the east across the Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea. It is one of two subway lines in Seoul to cross under the Han River (the other being the Suin-Bundang Line), which is done at two points (between Mapo and Yeouinaru, and also between Gwangnaru and Cheonho).
Seohae LineThe Seohae Line (Korean: 서해선) is a dual-track, electrified rail line in western Gyeonggi-do and Seoul, South Korea. The Seohae Line is being built in four sections simultaneously. The line runs 47 km (29 mi) south from Ilsan in Goyang City, crosses the Han River, passes Gimpo Airport, Sosa, Siheung, and ends in Wonsi in Ansan. There is a transfer to different lines at Daegok, Neunggok, Gimpo Int'l Airport, Bucheon Stadium, Sosa and Choji.
Gaehwa stationSubway station in Seoul, South Korea 901 개화Gaehwa Station PlatformKorean nameHangul개화역Hanja開花驛Revised RomanizationGaehwa-yeokMcCune–ReischauerKaehwa-yŏk General informationLocationGaehwa-dongno 8-gil 38 Gangseo-gu, SeoulCoordinates37°34′42″N 126°47′49″E / 37.5784°N 126.7970°E / 37.5784; 126.7970OperatorSeoul Metro Line 9 CorporationLine Line 9Platforms1 island platformTracks2Bus routes 601 605 6631 6632 6633 6641 6647 9602 2 6 8 33 60 60-2 60-3 66 68 69 78 85 85-1 88 150 300 631 1002 9000ConstructionStructure typeAbovegroundHistoryOpenedJuly 24, 2009Services Preceding station Seoul Metropolitan Subway Following station Terminus Line 9 Gimpo International Airporttowards VHS Medical Center Location Gaehwa Station is the only elevated station and western terminus of Seoul Subway Line 9.
Seoul Metropolitan SubwayThe Seoul Metropolitan Subway (Korean: 수도권 전철) is a metropolitan railway system consisting of 24 rapid transit, light metro, commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest South Korea. The system serves most of the Seoul Metropolitan Area including the Incheon metropolis and satellite cities in Gyeonggi province.VHS Medical Center stationStation of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway VHS Medical Center Station is a terminal railway station on Seoul Subway Line 9 in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. It became the line's southern terminus on December 1, 2018, when phase 3 was completed. The acronym VHS stands for "Veterans Health Service". Line 9 (Express) platform Line 9 (All stops) station platform sign Line 9 (Express) station platform sign References ^ "VHS Medical Center". Seoul Metro Line9 Corporation.
Express trainAn express train is a type of passenger train that makes few or no stops between its origin and destination stations, usually major destinations, providing faster service than local trains that stop at many or all of the stations along their route. They are sometimes referred to by terms such as "fast train" or "high-speed train", e.g., the German Schnellzug.
Gimpo International Airport stationG109김포공항Gimpo Int'l Airport
SeoulSeoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, behind New York, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, and London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population.
AREXAirport express rail line in South KoreaAREX (Airport Railroad Express; Korean: 인천국제공항철도) is an airport rail link and commuter rail line in the Seoul Metropolitan Area of South Korea, linking Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport with Seoul Station. The section between the two airports opened on March 23, 2007, and the line was extended to Seoul Station on December 29, 2010.
Passing loopA passing loop (UK usage) or passing siding (North America) (also called a crossing loop, crossing place, refuge loop or, colloquially, a hole) is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at or near a station, where trains or trams travelling in opposite directions can pass each other. Trains/trams going in the same direction can also overtake, provided that the signalling arrangement allows it.
Gimpo GoldlineThe Gimpo Goldline (Korean: 김포골드라인 or Korean: 김포 도시철도) is a light metro line opened on 28 September 2019.
Han River (Korea)The Han River (Korean: 한강) is a major river in South Korea. It flows through the central region of the Korean peninsula, with some of its tributaries and drainage basin in North Korea. The Han River currently has eight river islands: Nanjido, Yeouido, , Nodeulseom, , Sebitseom, Bamseom, and Seonyudo. The Han is the fourth longest river on the Korean peninsula after the Amnok, Tuman, and Nakdong rivers.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.