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Korail operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea. The railroad's headquarters are located in ]. Korail operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea. The railroad's headquarters are located in ].

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In addition to conventional long-distance passenger and freight services, Korail also operates the following commuter lines connected to the ]: In addition to conventional long-distance passenger and freight services, Korail also operates the following commuter lines connected to the ]:


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Korail covers a total of 104 metro stations with its 150 commuter trains. The operation intervals are from 1.7 to 8 minutes during rush hours and 3.6 to 15 minutes during non-rush hours. An average of 2,177,000 people use Korail's commuter lines everyday. Korail covers a total of 104 metro stations with its 150 commuter trains. The operation intervals are from 1.7 to 8 minutes during rush hours and 3.6 to 15 minutes during non-rush hours. An average of 2,177,000 people use Korail's commuter lines everyday.

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==Train Classes==
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The highest level of Korail trains is ]. KTX trains runs along Gyeongbu Line and Honam Line. Second level is ](새마을호), third is ](무궁화호), and the last is ](통근열차). The highest level of Korail trains is ]. KTX trains runs along Gyeongbu Line and Honam Line. Second level is ](새마을호), third is ](무궁화호), and the last is ](통근열차).

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*Seoul/Gyeonggi : Seoul, Yongsan, Gwangmyeong, Noryangjin, Yeongdeungpo, Guro, Suwon, Incheon, Cheongnyangni, Uijeongbu, Deokso, Bupyeong, Dongducheonjungang *Seoul/Gyeonggi : Seoul, Yongsan, Gwangmyeong, Noryangjin, Yeongdeungpo, Guro, Suwon, Incheon, Cheongnyangni, Uijeongbu, Deokso, Bupyeong, Dongducheonjungang
*Gangwon : Chuncheon, Wonju, Donghae, Gangneung *Gangwon : Chuncheon, Wonju, Donghae, Gangneung
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*Jeolla : Iksan, Songjeongni, Gwangju, Mokpo, Gunsan, Jeonju, Suncheon, Yeosu *Jeolla : Iksan, Songjeongni, Gwangju, Mokpo, Gunsan, Jeonju, Suncheon, Yeosu
*Gyeongsang : Gimcheon, Daegu, Dongdaegu, Samnangjin, Busanjin, Busan, Andong, Yongju, Gyeongju, Pohang, Ulsan, Changwon, GImhae, Jinhae, Masan, Jinju *Gyeongsang : Gimcheon, Daegu, Dongdaegu, Samnangjin, Busanjin, Busan, Andong, Yongju, Gyeongju, Pohang, Ulsan, Changwon, GImhae, Jinhae, Masan, Jinju

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Most of the railroad's employees are members of the ], which is frequently at odds with Korail management. Strikes, such as the ], are not uncommon. Most of the railroad's employees are members of the ], which is frequently at odds with Korail management. Strikes, such as the ], are not uncommon.

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* Korail Networks, for Korail frequent riders program. * Korail Networks, for Korail frequent riders program.
* Korail Service Net (KSN), for ticketing management. * Korail Service Net (KSN), for ticketing management.
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* Korail Tour Service, for ]/] train crew and travel service. * Korail Tour Service, for ]/] train crew and travel service.
* KORVANS, for running "Storyway" convenience store. * KORVANS, for running "Storyway" convenience store.

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*DEL: ], ], ], 3100, 3200, ], ], 4200, ], 4400, ], ], 6100, 6200, 6300, 7000, 7100, 7200, 7300, 7400, 7500 *DEL: ], ], ], 3100, 3200, ], ], 4200, ], 4400, ], ], 6100, 6200, 6300, 7000, 7100, 7200, 7300, 7400, 7500
*EL: ], 8100, ] *EL: ], 8100, ]
*DMU: DEC, NDC, CDC, DHC *DMU: DEC, NDC, CDC, DHC

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* ], frequent riders program. * ], frequent riders program.
* ], K-2 league football team. * ], K-2 league football team.

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Korail
Korea Railroad Corporation
Company typeGovernment-owned corporation
IndustryMass transit
FoundedSeptember 1, 1963
HeadquartersDunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Key peopleLee Chul (CEO)
ProductsRailroad and subway transportation
Operating incomeIncrease ₩ 1,555,448,441,886 2003
Net incomeDecrease ₩ -329,826,962,873 2003
Websitewww.korail.com

Korail is the national railroad operator in South Korea.

Korail operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea. The railroad's headquarters are located in Daejeon.

Lines

Main article: Transportation in South Korea § Railways
Korail Subway Lines

Subway lines

In addition to conventional long-distance passenger and freight services, Korail also operates the following commuter lines connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway:

Also, the following portions of the conventional lines listed below are linked with sections of Seoul Subway Line 1 and Yongsan-Deokso Line, and carry both subway and regular trains:

Korail covers a total of 104 metro stations with its 150 commuter trains. The operation intervals are from 1.7 to 8 minutes during rush hours and 3.6 to 15 minutes during non-rush hours. An average of 2,177,000 people use Korail's commuter lines everyday.

Train Classes

The highest level of Korail trains is KTX. KTX trains runs along Gyeongbu Line and Honam Line. Second level is Saemaul-ho(새마을호), third is Mugunghwa-ho(무궁화호), and the last is Commuter(통근열차).

Major Stations

  • Seoul/Gyeonggi : Seoul, Yongsan, Gwangmyeong, Noryangjin, Yeongdeungpo, Guro, Suwon, Incheon, Cheongnyangni, Uijeongbu, Deokso, Bupyeong, Dongducheonjungang
  • Gangwon : Chuncheon, Wonju, Donghae, Gangneung
  • Chungcheong : Cheonan, Cheonan-Asan, Jochiwon, Sintanjin, Daejeon, Seodaejeon, Janghang, Jecheon, Cheongju, Chungju
  • Jeolla : Iksan, Songjeongni, Gwangju, Mokpo, Gunsan, Jeonju, Suncheon, Yeosu
  • Gyeongsang : Gimcheon, Daegu, Dongdaegu, Samnangjin, Busanjin, Busan, Andong, Yongju, Gyeongju, Pohang, Ulsan, Changwon, GImhae, Jinhae, Masan, Jinju

Labour relations

Most of the railroad's employees are members of the Korean Railroad Workers' Union, which is frequently at odds with Korail management. Strikes, such as the South Korean railroad strike of 2006, are not uncommon.

Subsidiary

  • Korail Networks, for Korail frequent riders program.
  • Korail Service Net (KSN), for ticketing management.
  • Korail Adcomm, for advertisement management.
  • Korail Tour Service, for KTX/Saemaul train crew and travel service.
  • KORVANS, for running "Storyway" convenience store.

Locomotives and Rolling stock on KORAIL lines

References

  1. ^ "2003 Profit & Loss Statement". Korail. Retrieved 2007-01-18.

See also

External links

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