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Samcheok Line

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Samcheok Line
Overview
Native name삼척선(三陟線)
StatusOperational
OwnerKorea Rail Network Authority
LocaleGangwon (South Korea)
Termini
Stations4
Service
TypeHeavy rail, Passenger/Freight
Regional rail
Operator(s)Korail
History
Opened1944
Technical
Line length12.9 km (8.0 mi)
Number of tracksSingle track
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV/60 Hz AC Overhead line
Samcheok Line
Hangul
삼척선
Hanja
三陟線
Revised RomanizationSamcheokseon
McCune–ReischauerSamchŏksŏn

The Samcheok Line is a line of Korail. It connects Donghae in Gangwon Province with Samcheok in Gangwon Province.

History

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When the construction of the Cheoram Line (current Yeongdong Line and Mukhohang Line) was carried out by Samcheok Railway Company between the construction sections of the Donghae Nambu Line and Donghae Bukbu Line, construction of some sections along with the introduction line to the Onoda Cement Samcheok Plant was started in 1939 and opened from Bukpyeong to Samcheok on 11 February 1944.[1]

The line was electrified on January 1, 2025, and began direct service with Donghae Line.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 朝鮮總督府官報 (The Public Journal of the Governor-General of Korea), Shōwa No. 5103, 9 February 1944
  2. ^ 점심은 부산 돼지국밥·저녁은 강릉서 회…'동해선 시대' 활짝