Bullet Train ICN-Seoul Station update?
Aug 3, 2014, 1:09 pm
#31
Join Date: Oct 2004
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I just took it yesterday from Incheon down to Daegu. Well signed and you can't miss it once you come from arrivals and go down to B1. Only a few run a day and the luggage spaces can be at a premium since everyone is traveling down from the airport. Full train for most of my trip.
Aug 3, 2014, 10:38 pm
#33
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I think there's a big misconception about the Maglev. It is only going to run to selected destinations within Incheon, not to Seoul like AREX or KTX. Max speed is only 1XXkph, so with stops, and the short distance, an average of 41 does seem about right.
Aug 4, 2014, 1:04 am
#34
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Once it is up and running, the maglev might be a nice way to spend some time during a layover. I am thinking it is more of a technology demonstrator for Korea. Will it be profitable? I doubt it.
Aug 5, 2014, 6:10 pm
#35
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Will it be profitable? I doubt it.
Aug 11, 2014, 7:53 pm
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