Gajaeul | |
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 가재울역 |
Hanja | 가재울驛 |
Revised Romanization | Gajaeul-yeok |
McCune–Reischauer | Kajaeul-yŏk |
General information | |
Location | 288 Gajwa-dong, Seo District, Incheon |
Coordinates | 37°29′03″N126°41′02″E / 37.4841058°N 126.6838327°E |
Operated by | Incheon Transit Corporation |
Line(s) | Incheon Line 2 |
Platforms | 2 |
Tracks | 2 |
Key dates | |
July 30, 2016 | Incheon Line 2 opened |
Gajaeul Station is a subway station on Line 2 of the Incheon Subway.
Preceding station | Incheon Subway | Following station | ||
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Incheon Gajwa towards Geomdan Oryu | Incheon Line 2 | Juan National Industrial Complex towards Unyeon |
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