Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations

Although each station in the area differs, most stations seem like this typical subway station in Seoul. Stations range in size, from tiny local stations to large transportation hubs.

Subway Exit/Entrances

Outside each station, entrances are marked with a tall obelisk that has the station's name and station number printed on it below a small subway logo. Inside the station exits are marked with the uniquely translated "Way Out" and is assigned a number, depicted on signs in black with a black circle around the number. Station exits can be a significant distance away from each other at ground level, so it's important to know the exit number you want to take. Every station has detailed maps of the station and surrounding area showing the locations of each exit.

Emergency exits are marked with a green sign that depict visually a person running out of a door.

Main Area

The main area of any station has a ticket counter where tickets are purchased and T-Money transportation cards are recharged. A row of automatic ticket dispensing machines offer a quick way to buy tickets for those who do not wish to wait to interact with the real person behind the ticket counter. A map above the ticket dispensing machines explains the cost for each destination in the system; prices are charged by how far the user rides. These main areas of the station are often decorated with art, and often feature a fish tank. Also, a "library" area is common, with books and chairs for people waiting to meet someone. Each main area leads to at least one ticket gate. In order to enter or exit the ticket gates the rider must insert his or her ticket, or scan a T-Money card against the card pad.

Accessibility of Stations

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The Station Platform

requires riders to wait for exiting passengers before entering the train, it is not uncommon for this to be somewhat ignored. Each boarding location is also numbered with the carriage and door number, and passengers use this information to position themselves at the ideal location for transferring to another line, or their desired exit at their destination station.

has been installed. The phone has two buttons, the red button connects directly to the emergency response system and the green button connects to an information service.

s. If the rider can transfer to another train line, that color is represented as a thinner horizontal stripe above, or below, the station's color.

ee also

* T-Money Transportation cards
* typical subway train in Seoul