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Busan Metro
South Korea subway logo.svg
Busan Subway Line 2.jpg
Info
Owner City of Busan
Locale Busan, South Korea
Transit type Rapid transit, Commuter rail
Number of lines 6
Number of stations 114 (metro only)
149 (incl. BGL, Donghae Line)
Daily ridership 904,350(2016, metro only)
Operation
Began operation 19 July 1985
Operator(s) Busan Transportation Corporation
B&G Metro
Korail
Technical
System length 116.5 km (72.4 mi) (metro only)
168.4 km (104.6 mi) (incl. BGL, Donghae Line)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Route map

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Busan Metro
Hangul
Hanja
Revised Romanization Busan dosicheoldo
McCune–Reischauer Pusan tosich'ŏlto

The Busan Metro (Hangul: 부산 도시철도; Hanja: 釜山 都市鐵道; RR: Busan dosicheoldo) is a subway system in Busan, South Korea. It helps people travel quickly around the city. Busan is one of four cities in South Korea that has a subway. The others are Seoul, Daegu, and Incheon.

Planning for the Busan Metro started in 1979. Construction began in 1981. The first part of the subway opened on July 19, 1985. This first line was 16.2 kilometers (10.1 miles) long. It had 17 stations. Today, the Busan Metro has 114 stations and six lines. It covers a total of 168.4 kilometers (104.6 miles) of tracks. The system is run by the Busan Transportation Corporation. They also use the brand name 'Humetro'.

Busan Metro Lines: A Quick Guide

The Busan Metro has several lines. Each line connects different parts of the city. Some lines are operated by the Busan Transportation Corporation. Other lines are run by different companies.

Operator Line Name
English
Line Name
Korean
Starting Station Ending Station Stations Total Length
Busan
Transportation Corporation
Busan Metro Line 1.svg
1호선 Dadaepo Beach Nopo 40 40.5 km
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2호선 2호선 Jangsan Yangsan 43 45.2 km
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3호선 3호선 Suyeong Daejeo 17 18.1 km
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4호선 4호선 Minam Anpyeong 14 12.7 km
Subtotal 114 116.5 km
B&G Metro
 BGL 
부산-김해
경전철
Sasang Kaya University 21 23.4 km
Korail logo.svg
 Donghae 
동해선 Bujeon Ilgwang 14 28.5 km
Grand Total 149 168.4 km

Exploring Busan Metro Lines

Each metro line in Busan has its own unique features. They help connect different parts of the city.

Line 1: The Orange Line

Line 1 was the first metro line to open in Busan. It started running in 1985. This line goes from Nopo-dong to Dadaepo Beach. It is a very important route. It passes right through the center of Busan. Line 1 is 40.5 kilometers (25.2 miles) long. It has 40 stations. The trains on Line 1 have 8 cars.

Line 2: The Green Line

Line 2 began operating in 1999. This line helps people travel from the east to the west side of Busan. It goes from Jangsan to Yangsan. In 2008, the line was extended to connect Busan with Yangsan city. Line 2 is 45.2 kilometers (28.1 miles) long. It has 43 stations. The trains on Line 2 have 6 cars.

Line 3: The Brown Line

Line 3 opened in 2005. Its main goal is to reduce traffic in areas like Mandeok and Minam. It also connects the Gangseo area to the city center. This helps improve life for people in Gangseo. Line 3 is 18.1 kilometers (11.2 miles) long. It has 17 stations. The trains on Line 3 have 4 cars. These trains are a special Korean standard type. They are also lighter than the trains on Line 1.

Line 4: The Blue Line

Line 4 started service in 2011. It connects Minam to Anpyeong. This line is 12.7 kilometers (7.9 miles) long. It has 14 stations. Line 4 uses a special type of train called a light rail. Light rail systems are cheaper to build and manage than regular heavy rail subways.

Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit

This light rail line connects Busan to the nearby city of Gimhae. It runs from Sasang to Gaya University. This line has 21 stations. It is 23.4 kilometers (14.5 miles) long. It helps people travel easily between the two cities.

Donghae Line

The Donghae Line is operated by Korail. It connects Bujeon Station to Ilgwang Station. This line has 14 stations. It is 28.5 kilometers (17.7 miles) long. It provides another important travel option for people in Busan.

Who Uses the Busan Metro?

Many people use the Busan Metro every day. In 2009, about 722,000 people used the subway each day. That's over 263 million passengers in a year! Line 1 is the busiest line. Line 2 is also very popular.

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