Donghae Line

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Donghae Line
South Korea subway logo.svg Donghae Line.svg
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Overview
Native name동해선 (東海線)
StatusOperational
Owner Korea Rail Network Authority
Locale Busan
Ulsan
North Gyeongsang
Termini
Stations37
Service
Type Commuter rail
Regional rail
Intercity rail
System Busan Metro (Bujeon–Taehwagang)
Operator(s) Korail
Rolling stock Hyundai Rotem Class 381000 series
History
OpenedApril 2, 2015
Technical
Line length188.3 km (117.0 mi)
Number of tracks2 (BusanjinPohang)
1 (Pohang–Yeongdeok)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification 25 kV/60 Hz AC Overhead line
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised Romanization Donghaeseon
McCune–Reischauer Tonghaesŏn
Route map

Korail Donghae Line.png

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Bujeon
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Jaesong
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Songjeong
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Gijang
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Ilgwang
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Nawon
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Cheongnyeong
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The Donghae Line is a railway line connecting Busanjin station to Yeongdeok in South Korea. The literal meaning of its name, the "East Sea Line," reflects its position along the nation's East coast. It merged with the Donghae Nambu Line on December 30, 2016, and will merge with the Donghae Bukbu Line.

Stations

Major stations along the line include (in order):

Services

KTX

Plans foresee direct KTX high-speed train service from Seoul to Pohang and Ulsan after the completion of the upgrades. From 2015, direct KTX trains are to reach Pohang from Seoul in 1 hour 50 minutes, cutting 33 minutes from the travel time with transfer at Gyeongju. [1] Under the government's 2010 strategic plan for 2020, the entire line may see KTX service. [2]

Busan–Ulsan commuter trains

In the Busan–Ulsan section, higher frequency commuter rail service between Bujeon and Ilgwang began on December 30, 2016. Service operates approximately every 15 minutes during the peak periods and 30 minutes during the off-peak. The line is integrated into the Busan Metro network and accepts the Hanaro Card and Digital Busan Card, as well as the T-Money card from Seoul.

Station #Station nameTransferable linesStation typeDoors open
K110 Bujeon Korail logo.svg Mugunghwa-ho & ITX-Saemaeul servicesAbovegroundEither, depending on which side the train stops
K111 Geojehaemaji AbovegroundLeft
K112 Geoje Line 3 AbovegroundLeft
K113 Busan Nat'l Univ. of Edu. Line 1 AbovegroundLeft
K114 Dongnae AbovegroundLeft
K115 Allak AbovegroundLeft
K116 Busanwondong AbovegroundLeft
K117 Jaesong AbovegroundLeft
K118 Centum Korail logo.svg Mugunghwa-ho services (limited service)AbovegroundLeft
K119 BEXCO Line 2 AbovegroundLeft
K120 Sinhaeundae Korail logo.svg Mugunghwa-ho & ITX-Saemaeul servicesSemi-undergroundLeft
K121 Songjeong AbovegroundLeft
K122 OSIRIA AbovegroundLeft
K123 Gijang Korail logo.svg Mugunghwa-ho servicesAbovegroundLeft
K124 Ilgwang AbovegroundLeft
K125 Jwacheon AbovegroundLeft
K126 Wollae AbovegroundLeft
K127 Seosaeng AbovegroundLeft
K128 Namchang Korail logo.svg Mugunghwa-ho servicesAbovegroundLeft
K129 Mangyang AbovegroundLeft
K130 Deokha AbovegroundLeft
K131 Gaeunpo AbovegroundLeft
K132 Taehwagang Korail logo.svg Mugunghwa-ho servicesAbovegroundEither, depending on which side the train stops
K133Bugulsan (2026) Korail logo.svg Mugunghwa-ho services

Upgrade

Pohang–Samcheok extension

At the time of thawing relations between South and North Korea, when the cross-border section of the Donghae Bukbu Line was reopened in 2007, the South Korean government considered the construction of a railway for freight traffic all along the east coast to the North Korean border. [3] [4] As part of the corridor, a new single-track, non-electrified line for 150 km/h (93 mph) would connect Pohang and Samcheok, the end of a branch of the Yeongdong Line. [5] new line is to connect to the existing railhead at Samcheok. Work started on the Pohang-Yeongdeok section on March 20, 2008, with a foreseen budget of 2,949.5 billion won for the entire line until Samcheok. [6] As of 2009, progress reached 5.9% of a planned budget reduced to 2,831.749 billion won, and completion of the 171.3 km (106.4 mi) long project was planned for 2016. [7] Under the government's 2010 strategic plan for 2020, the Pohang–Samcheok extension is to be further upgraded for 230 km/h (140 mph). [2]

See also

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