Pyeongwon Line


The Pyeongwon Line was a railway line in Korea, opened in 1941 during the period of Japanese rule. The line connected Pyongyang to Gowon. It exists now North Korea and forms part of the following present day lines:
The railway line was constructed by the Chosen Government Railway. The first interval between Seopo and Sainjang was opened on 1 November 1927, and the construction of the entire line was completed on 1 April 1941. When first opened, the western section of the line was called West Pyeongwon Line, and was extended as follows:
DateRouteLength
1 November 1927Seopo–Sainjang25.0 km
15 October 1928Sainjang–Suncheon22.3 km
1 October 1929Suncheon–Sinchang19.7 km
1 October 1931Sinchang–Jangnim29.5 km
1 November 1936Jangnim–Yangdeok27.4 km

The eastern section was originally called East Pyongwon Line, and was extended as follows:
DateRouteLength
16 December 1937Gowon–Seongnae30.0 km
1 April 1941Seongnae–Yangdeok58.7 km

When the eastern and western sections were joined, the line was renamed Pyeongwon Line.
After the establishment of the DPRK, the Pyeongwon Line became part of the Pyeongra Line.

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