Ilsan Line is a subway line operated by Korail, in Seoul, South Korea. Trains from this line continue to and from Seoul Metro's Line 3.[2]

Ilsan Line
Korail 3000 series second-generation train at Daegok Station
Overview
Native name일산선(一山線)
StatusOperational
OwnerKorea Rail Network Authority
LocaleGyeonggi Province
Termini
Stations10
Service
TypeRapid transit
Operator(s)Korail
Depot(s)Jichuk
History
OpenedJanuary 30, 1996 (1996-01-30)
Technical
Line length19.2 km (11.9 mi)[1]
Number of tracksDouble track
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC Overhead lines

History

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The line started construction on March 15, 1991 as an extension of Seoul Metro Line 3 with the line opening in 1996. After the completion of the Ilsan Line, the Korean National Railroad suddenly announced that it would transfer ownership of the line to Seoul Metropolitan Government. According to the Korea National Railway, the Seoul Metropolitan Government asked the Seoul Metropolitan Subway to take over the operation of the Ilsan Line, which is connected to the Seoul Subway Line 3, noting that redundant management facilities and workforce would be needed if Korean National Railroad operates the Ilsan Line. The Seoul Metropolitan Government dismissed the request because the Ilsan Line was located in Gyeonggi Province, and was concerned the increased expenditure should Seoul Metropolitan Subway operate the line.[3] Ultimately, the Ilsan Line remained under the jurisdiction of the Korean National Railroad which became what is today Korail. On December 27, 2014 Wonheung station started operation.[4]

Ilsan Line
Hangul
일산선
Hanja
一山線
Revised RomanizationIlsan-seon
McCune–ReischauerIlsan-sŏn

Stations

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Station
Number
Station Name
English
Station Name
Hangul
Station Name
Hanja
Transfer Location
Through-service to/from Ogeum via Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 3
319 Jichuk 지축 Deogyang-gu Goyang, Gyeonggi
318 Samsong 삼송
317 Wonheung 원흥
316 Wondang 원당
315 Hwajeong 화정
314 Daegok 대곡    
313 Baekseok 백석 Ilsandong-gu
312 Madu 마두
311 Jeongbalsan 정발산
310 Juyeop 주엽 Ilsanseo-gu
309 Daehwa 대화

Rolling stock

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For the opening of the Ilsan Line, Korea National Railway procured a fleet of 18 first-generation Korail 3000 series trainsets from Hyundai Precision & Industries, delivered from 1995–1997. A fleet of eight second-generation Korail 3000 series trainsets are currently being manufactured by Hyundai Rotem, and another eight third-generation Korail 3000 series trainsets will be manufactured by Woojin Industrial Systems, both to eventually replace the first-generation trains. All Ilsan Line trains operated by Korail are stored and maintained at Jichuk Depot located near Jichuk Station.

References

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  1. ^ "Metro Lines & Trains in Operation". Korail. Retrieved 2014-07-25.
  2. ^ "서울교통공사 블로그". Naver Blog. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  3. ^ 철도청-서울시 일산선 떠넘기기《한겨레신문》 March 4, 1993
  4. ^ 국토교통부고시 제2014-577호, October 1, 2014.

See also

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