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Dongincheon Station

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Hangul
  
동인천역

Revised Romanization
  
Dongincheon-yeok

Operated by
  
Korail

Platforms in use
  
2

Hanja
  
東仁川驛

McCune–Reischauer
  
Tonginch'ŏn-yŏk

Opened
  
18 September 1899

Tracks
  
4

Dongincheon Station

Location
  
1-1 Inhyeon-dong, 121 Chamoejeonno, Jung-gu, Incheon

Address
  
Dongincheon-dong, Incheon, South Korea

Similar
  
Jemulpo Station, Incheon Station, Juan Station, Dongam Station, Dowon Station

Dongincheon Station is a railway station on Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1 and Gyeongin Line located in Inhyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon. Upon its opening in 1899, the station was known as "Chukhyeon Station", and in 1955, received its current name (literally East Incheon). The subway service started in 1974.

History

  • September 18, 1899: Began operations as Chuckhyeon Station.
  • April 25, 1926: Name changed to Sangincheon Station.
  • August 7, 1955: Name changed to Dongincheon Station.
  • August 15, 1974: Opened for Seoul Metropolitan Subway

    • References

    Dongincheon Station Wikipedia
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