The Pyongwon Line was a railway line in Korea, opened in 1941 during the period of Japanese rule. The line connected Pyongyang to Kowon. It exists now North Korea and forms part of the following present day lines:
History
The railway line was constructed by the Government Railway of Chosun. The first interval between Sopo and Sainjang (P'yŏngsŏng Station) was opened on 1 November 1927 and the construction was completed on 1 April 1941. Since the first opening the western section of the railway had been called as 'West Pyongwon Line' and was extended as follows:
Since 1937 the eastern section had been called as 'East Pyongwon Line' and was extended as follows:
At the same time of the end of construction, the railway's name was returned to the 'Pyongwon Line' and the total length was 212.6 km. After the establishment of the Government of North Korea, the most section was integrated into the Pyongna Line.