Gwangju Metro
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Gwangju Metro (Korean: 광주 도시철도; Hanja: 光州都市鐵道) is the rapid transit system of Gwangju, South Korea, operated by the Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (GRTC, or Gwangju Metro). The subway network first opened in 2004 with 14 stations. The Gwangju Metro consists of one line, serving 20 operational stations, and operating on 20.1 kilometres (12.5 mi) of route.[citation needed] It crosses both of the major rivers in Gwangju, the Yeongsan River and the Hwangryong River. Most of the system is underground, except for the sections between Sotae-Nokdong and Pyeongdong-Dosan.
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Overview | |||
Locale | Gwangju, South Korea | ||
Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
Number of lines | 1 | ||
Number of stations | 20 | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | 28 April 2004 | ||
Operator(s) | Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation | ||
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System length | 20.1 km (12.5 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
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