Year-End Connection Across South Korea! Nationwide Railway Openings Imminent

Many people seem unaware that all railway lines nationwide will open simultaneously at the end of 2024.

The opening of major lines such as the Donghae Line, GTX-A, and Gyowae Line is expected to significantly contribute to regional economic revitalization and attracting tourists.

It is expected to greatly contribute to regional economic revitalization and attracting tourists.

Effects of Opening by Major Line

Travel from Pohang to Samcheok in 55 minutes by ITX-Maeum Train

Donghae Line : Gangneung - Donghae - Samcheok - Uljin - Yeongdeok - Pohang

The ITX-Maeum train, with a maximum speed of 150㎞/h, will be deployed first.

Along the East Coast, from Busan to Gangneung, we anticipate an increase in tourist inflow and regional economic revitalization.

Metropolitan Rapid Transit Railway

GTX-A : Unjeong - Kintex - Daegok - Yeonsinnae - Seoul

We expect improved commuting convenience due to reduced travel time from Paju Unjeong New Town to Seoul Station, and revitalization of Kintex.

Connecting Goyang and Uijeongbu in Northern Gyeonggi Province

Gyowae Line : Daegok - Wonreung - Ilyeong - Janghung - Songchu - Uijeongbu

Reopening after 20 years, it is expected to revive memories and contribute to the revitalization of local tourism.

Scheduled to run 24 times on weekdays and 16 times on weekends (holidays), with one train every hour.

The fare for the entire route is ₩2,600.

Travel from Cheongnyangni to Bujeon in 2 hours and 50 minutes by new KTX-Eum train

Jungang Line Double-Track Electrified Railway : Dodam - Andong - Yeongcheon - SinGyeongju - Taehwagang - Bujeon

Travel time from Cheongnyangni to Busan will be shortened.

Meanwhile, competition for securing new stops is fierce.

Travel from Gumi to Chilgok to Daegu to Gyeongsan in under 40 minutes

Daegu Metropolitan Railway : Gumi - Sagok - Waegwan - Seo Daegu - Daegu - Dong Daegu - Gyeongsan

This is the first metropolitan railway outside the Seoul metropolitan area, utilizing idle lines of the Gyeongbu Line.

During rush hour, trains are expected to depart every 15 minutes.

We expect this to create one living area encompassing Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do, thereby promoting regional exchange.

A 50% transfer discount on train fares is available when transferring from a bus to a train.