Gwangmyeongsageori Station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gwangmyeongsageori Station
Korean name
Hangul	광명사거리역
Hanja	光明사거리驛
Revised Romanization	Gwangmyeongsageori-yeok
McCune–Reischauer	Kwangmyŏngsagŏri-yŏk
General information
Location	158-211 Gwangmyeong-dong, 980 Oriro Jiha, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Coordinates	37°28′45″N 126°51′17″E / 37.47917°N 126.85472°E / 37.47917; 126.85472
Operated by	SMRT
Line(s)	Line 7
Platforms	2
Tracks	3
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Key dates
February 29, 2000	Line 7 opened

Gwangmyeongsageori Station is a busy train station in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is part of Seoul Subway Line 7. This station helps thousands of people travel every day.

When it first opened, the station was called "Gwangmyeong Station." However, its name was changed to "Gwangmyeongsageori Station." This happened because a new high-speed train station, KTX Gwangmyeong Station, was built. The word "sageori" in Korean means "four-way junction." This is why some people also call it Gwangmyeong Junction Station.

Gwangmyeongsageori Station is shown on the route map as Gwangmyeong Junction Station.

History of Gwangmyeongsageori Station

This section explains the important dates in the station's past.

• February 29, 2000: The station first opened its doors. It was part of the new Seoul Subway Line 7. At that time, it was known as "Gwangmyeong Station."
• March 29, 2004: The station's name was officially changed. It became "Gwangmyeongsageori Station." This change happened when the KTX high-speed train station, also called Gwangmyeong Station, opened.

How Gwangmyeongsageori Station is Built

This station is built underground. It has a special layout for its train tracks and platforms.

Understanding the Station Platforms

Gwangmyeongsageori Station has two main platforms for passengers. These platforms are where people wait to get on and off the trains.

The platform for trains heading towards Jangam (called the "upperbound" platform) is not always used. It is mainly used in the mornings. This is when trains start their journey from the nearby train depot.

How Many People Use the Station

Gwangmyeongsageori Station is a very busy place. Many people use it every day to travel. For example, in 2016, over 54,000 people used the station daily. This shows how important it is for daily travel in the area.