Gyeongbu Line (KTX):
경부고속선
Gyeongbu High-speed Line |
| Info |
| Type |
Passenger |
| Termini |
Siheung Connecting Line(near Siheung Station)
North Daegu Connecting Line(near Jicheon Station) |
| No. of stations |
2 |
| Operation |
| Opened |
March 31, 2004 |
| Owner |
Korea Rail Network Authority |
| Operator(s) |
Korail |
| Technical |
| Line length |
223.6 km (138.94 mi) |
| Gauge |
1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
| Electrification |
25kV 60Hz Overhead Lines |
| Operating speed |
300 km/h (190 mph) |
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The Gyeongbu High-speed Line is a Korean High-speed rail line between Siheung Station, Seoul and Jicheon Station, Chilgok, Gyeongsangbukdo in South Korea. It is divided in two sections: Siheung-North Daejeon, South Daejeon-North Daegu. Lines between HSLs and classic lines are considered as branches. The line, which takes its name from the adjacent normal railway of the same name, is reserved for KTX trains only.
Currently[update] extension from Daegu to Busan is under construction, and is expected to open in 2010. Currently, KTX trains traveling between Dongdaegu and Busan use the normal Gyeongbu Line.
The French cabin signaling system TVM-430 has been installed on this line.[1]
[edit] Stations
The following is a list of the stations on the high-speed Gyeongbu Line from north to south.
Those stations are shared between Gyeongbu Line and high-speed line:
Note that though Yongsan Station is on this line, the only KTX trains which call there are those on the Honam Line.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Kim, Jonggi (2001). "철도신호보안시스템 기반기술 연구개발". 한국철도기술 철도웹진, http://www.irail.net/webzine/y2001/m28/themeplan/20030416/1_7188.html.
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