U Line

• 1995 December – Initial planning • 2004 August – GS Construction Consortium is picked • 2005 October – Operating company is established • 2007 July – Construction groundbreaking ceremony • 2007 August – Full construction begins • 2011 Summer – All track has been laid • 2011 Fall – Signal work completion • 2012 February to June- Testing of system • 2012 June 29–30 – Free rides prior to official opening • 2014 December 6 – Joins metropolitan unity fare allowing transfers to other lines and buses. Fares start from 1,350, with a flat 300 won extra charge if transferring from Line 1. ==Fares==

The U Line is physically connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system and allows payment via the T-money smart card. It allows transfer to other lines and buses since 6 December 2014. Discounts are available for youth and free rides exist for those over 65 years of age. == Rolling stock ==

The line uses VAL 208 rolling stock also used on the metros in Lille, Toulouse, Rennes (Line A only), and Turin, as well as the CDGVAL at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. However, unlike those cities, the trains have air conditioning to suit the more humid climate of South Korea. ==Stations==

There is no station numbered U116. All stations are in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do. ==See also==