Definition
Dongtan station (동탄역) is a railway station on the Suin–Bundang Line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system, located in the Dongtan New Town district of Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
Overview
The station serves the residential and commercial area of Dongtan, providing commuter rail service to central Seoul and surrounding suburbs. It is operated by Korail, the national railway operator of South Korea, and functions as an underground stop with two side platforms. The station is equipped with standard amenities such as ticket vending machines, escalators, elevators for barrier‑free access, and retail kiosks. It is integrated into the broader Seoul metropolitan transit network, allowing transfers to bus routes and nearby highway access.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Dongtan” (동탄) is a Korean toponym. In Korean, “dong” (동) commonly means “east,” while the suffix “tan” (탄) is used in place names and may refer to a “shore” or “bank.” The precise historical meaning of the term for this locality is not definitively documented; therefore, detailed etymological interpretation remains uncertain.
Characteristics
- Operator: Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation)
- Line(s): Suin–Bundang Line (part of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway)
- Structure: Underground
- Platforms: 2 side platforms
- Tracks: 2
- Accessibility: Elevators and escalators providing barrier‑free access
- Opening date: The station opened as part of the Bundang Line extension into Hwaseong; exact opening year is reported as 2012, but precise confirmation is not available.
- Service pattern: Trains operate at regular intervals, connecting Dongtan with key stations such as Suwon, Seongnam, and Seoul’s central stations.
Related Topics
- Suin–Bundang Line
- Seoul Metropolitan Subway
- Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation)
- Dongtan New Town, Hwaseong
- Gyeonggi Province transportation infrastructure
- South Korean commuter rail systems