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SEOUL: SOUTH KOREA'S METRO

I N Lynas

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The author describes the development and operation of the Seoul metro system built as an extension of the suburban railway to integrate the two rail networks. To overcome problems of traffic congestion following increasing car ownership, a 133 km rapid transit system of five metro lines and electrification of the suburban lines were planned as an integrated scheme. Details are given of metro line networks and types of Japanese-made Marubeni and Hitachi rolling stock specified. (TRRL)

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Key concepts: Transport engineering, Electrification, Public transport, Light rail transit, Engineering, Traffic congestion, Rail transit, Rapid transit