Native name 5호선（五號線）
O Hoseon Status Operational Line length 52.3 km (32.5 mi) Stations 51 | Type Rapid transit Opened 15 November 1995 Termini Banghwa Station | |
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System Seoul Metropolitan Subway Operator Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation | ||
Seoul subway line 5 for sangildong
Seoul Subway Line 5 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, dubbed the purple line, is a long line crossing from the west to the east across the Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea. Line 5 holds the distinction of being one of the two subway lines in Seoul to cross under the Han River (the other being Bundang Line), which is done at two points (between Mapo–Yeouinaru and Gwangnaru–Cheonho). The line also branches into two different lines at Gangdong Station to terminate at Sangil-dong Station and Macheon Station.
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The total length of this line is 52.3 km. Once the longest underground tunnel constructed, today it is the 3rd longest fully underground subway line in the world just behind Guangzhou Metro Line 3 and Beijing Subway Line 10 (see world's longest rapid transit tunnel).
Seoul subway line 5
History
The line was built 1990~1996 and is an important east-west link connecting Gimpo Airport, the Yeouido business area, downtown Seoul, and the Gangdong residential districts.
In 1996 Line 5 was implemented with Automatic train operation. However, it was deemed that a driver would be necessary in case of a breakdown of the automation system, therefore each subway train has one driver on board.
It was the world's longest underground railway line for 9 years until Guangzhou Metro Line 3 came into operation in 2005.
In December 2010 the line is recorded as having the third highest WiFi data consumption in the Seoul Metropolitan area. It averaged 1.67 times more than the other 14 subway lines fitted with WiFi service zones.
Tourism
In January 2013, the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, which operates this line, published free guidebooks in three languages: English, Japanese and Chinese (simplified and traditional), which features eight tours as well as recommendations for accommodations, restaurants and shopping centers. These were distributed from information centers on this line. The tours are designed with different themes for travel along the subway lines, e.g. Korean traditional culture. Which goes from Jongno 3-ga Station to Anguk Station and Gyeongbokgung Station on line No 3 that showcases antique shops and art galleries of Insa-dong.
In the summer of 2013, the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation to display water parks that are located near stations operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation on the LCD display screens both inside the train, and on the station platforms.
Expansion
SMRT is currently planning two expansions from Sangil-dong Station to the city of Hanam with a total of 5 stations spanning 7.7 km.