Gyeonggang Line


The Gyeonggang Line is a rail line in South Korea, which at present comprises two distinct sections. The first one, which opened on September 24, 2016, is part of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and runs from the city of Seongnam to Yeoju City, partially coinciding with the route of the former narrow-gauge Suryeo Line. The second section, which is located entirely in Gangwon Province, runs between Gangneung and Wonju and opened on December 22, 2017, in anticipation of the 2018 Winter Olympics. This section of the line offers KTX service from Seoul, through the Jungang Line. In the future, both sections of the lines are to be connected, and the Gyeonggang Line will be extended westwards to Incheon.

History

September 24, 2016: The first section of the line opens from Pangyo to Yeoju.
December 22, 2017: The second section of the line opens from Seowonju Station to Gangneung Station.

Future

The Gyeonggang Line is planned to run all the way from Incheon to Wonju. The line is planned to be extended west of Pangyo to Wolgot on the existing Suin Line, and east of Yeoju to Seowonju.

Rolling Stock

Stations

Pangyo-Yeoju

This section opened in September 2016. Initially, the line utilizes Class 371000 cars.

Wolgot-Pangyo

This section is currently in its planning phase and is not expected to open before at least 2026.

Wonju-Gangneung

This section opened on December 22, 2017, just before the 2018 Winter Olympics. The line offers regional rail service, in addition to KTX service.

Yeoju-Seowonju

There are currently no planned stations for this section.