System Busan Subway Services 1 Stations 21 | Status Open Opened September 9, 2011 | |
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Native name 부산-김해 경전철（釜山-金海輕電鐵）
Busan-Gimhae Gyeongjeoncheol Type Rapid transit/Light metro Operator Busan–Gimhae Light Rail Transit Operation Corporation Terminis Kaya University Station, Sasang Station | ||
The Busan–Gimhae Light Rail Transit is a light metro system between the cities of Busan and Gimhae in South Korea. The line has 21 stations including Daejeo and Sasang where passengers can transfer to Busan Metro Line 3 and Line 2 respectively. The line thus acts as a connecting rail between both Gimhae and Busan International Airport with two western outreaches of the Busan Metro system.
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Construction
Construction of the line started in February 2006, and after repeated delays, it was set to open on July 29, 2011; however, opening of the line was once postponed indefinitely due to noise abatement issues. The line finally opened on September 9, 2011 with one week of free service; revenue service began on September 17, 2011.
The line has a length of 23.9 kilometers (14.9 mi) with 21 stations, and a design capacity of 176,000 passengers per day.
The line is a joint venture between POSCO and Hyundai Rotem, and has a budget of 9,738 billion won. The line is fully automated and uses standard gauge.
Rolling stock
The line uses a dedicated fleet of 2-car trains built by Rotem, a member of Hyundai Motor Group.
Stations
The line includes Gimhae International Airport Station. This is the station for Busan International Airport.
The stations at Sasang and Daejoe each connect with another line in the Busan urban rail network. Sasang connects with line 2 (green). Daejoe connects with line 3 (red).