After receiving basic plan approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in October 2010, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it would receive business plan approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport today (28th) after going through the design detailed .
The Wirye Line, scheduled to open in September 2025, will connect a total of 5.4km by tram (street car) from Macheon Station on Line 5 to Bokjeong Station and Namwirye Station on Line 8, with a total of 12 stops including 3 transfer. stations..
Trams were first introduced to Seoul in 1899 and operated for about 70 years until 1968, and when the Wirye Line opens, trams will be revived in Seoul after 57 years.
Tram cars are manufactured with a very low floor structure that can be easily used by the elderly and the disabled.
Instead of using electric wires, it uses a large capacity battery installed on the roof as an energy source, which has the effect of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
As the vehicle depot goes underground, parks and green spaces will be built on the base land which can be used as a rest area for local residents.
