Gwangju Metropolitan City is preparing for test runs of the Metro Line 2 trains. The test runs are set to begin next year, with the line expected to open in December 2028.
According to the Gwangju Urban Railway Construction Headquarters, four train cars were delivered to the depot on October 13, and a total of 34 cars will be brought in sequentially by November.
Additionally, to allow citizens to see the Line 2 trains up close, a public event will be held at the depot later this year.
Gwangju Metropolitan City plans to conduct verification procedures necessary for the opening, including main line test runs and comprehensive railway tests, starting next year to ensure a smooth launch of the first phase in December 2028.
The first phase of Gwangju Metro Line 2 consists of 17 sets (34 cars), which began production at the Ochang factory in Chungbuk in April 2025 and was completed in August.
Since September, performance tests for the initial set of trains have been underway at the Gyeongsan test line in North Gyeongsang Province, with testing scheduled to continue until November before the trains are brought to the depot.
The remaining cars will be delivered to the depot in stages from the Ochang factory.
Once the depot tests are completed, the trains will begin main line test runs next year.
The trains will run along a 17-kilometer section, comprehensively checking the integration and safety of various railway facilities, including electrical, signaling, communication, and track systems.
The production cost for the Gwangju Metro Line 2 trains is approximately 91.766 billion won.
Park Geum-hwa, head of the Urban Railway Construction Headquarters, stated, "The delivery of the first phase trains to the depot marks the beginning of serious test runs for the Gwangju Metro Line 2. We will transparently disclose the status of major processes and preparations for the opening to ensure that citizens can confidently use the urban railway."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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