| Gyeongchun Line | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Native name | 경춘선(京春線) Gyeongchunseon |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Korea Rail Network Authority |
| Locale | Seoul Gyeonggi Gangwon (South Korea) |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 20 |
| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail, Passenger rail Commuter rail, Intercity rail |
| System | Seoul Metropolitan Subway, |
| Operator(s) | Korail |
| Rolling stock | Class 361000, ITX-Cheongchun, Mugunghwa-ho |
| History | |
| Opened | July 20, 1939 (original route) December 21, 2010 (realigned route) |
| Closed | December 20, 2010 (original route) |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 80.7 km (50.1 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Double track |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | 25 kV/60 Hz AC catenary |
| Operating speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
The Gyeongchun Line is a regional rail line between Seoul and Chuncheon, South Korea, operated by Korail. Its name is derived from Gyeong (京, meaning the capital, Seoul) and Chuncheon. It was completely reconstructed in the 2000s. Service on it has operated between Sangbong station on the Jungang Line in eastern Seoul and Chuncheon station, as part of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system, since December 21, 2010. A class of regional rail service named ITX-Cheongchun began operations on February 28, 2012, linking Chuncheon to Cheongnyangni and Yongsan Stations.