First trains began to service passengers in 1899. They connected Jemulpo with Han River near Yeongdeungpo. The major lines were later laid during the Japanese rule of Korea. The railway system of South Korea was even attached to the Trans-Siberian Railway but was hardly damaged during the Korean War.
Korean rail is mainly operated by government-owned corporation Korail, but there are several high-speed lines which are owned and managed by private companies. South Korean railways are highly integrated into subway systems of the biggest Korean cities. That makes transportation of passengers more convenient while using the most logical conjunctions. In December 26, 2018, after long preparations, South and North Korean Railway systems were re-connected. However, due to the poor condition of the railroad section between both countries, there are still a lot of construction and survey works needs to be done. That will allow using this route more actively. |
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