Railway Corporation Straightens 'Daejeonbuk Connection Line'... Ensuring Speed and Safety of Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway

Location map of the Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway Daejeon North Connection Line improvement construction. Provided by Korea Rail Network Authority.

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Korea Rail Network Authority is set to improve the alignment of the section passing through the northern part of downtown Daejeon on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway (Daejeonbuk Connection Line).

According to the Rail Network Authority on the 22nd, the Daejeonbuk Connection Line was installed as a temporary track for entering and exiting Daejeon Station when the first phase of the Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway (Seoul~Dongdaegu) opened in 2004.

However, due to the sharp curves of the track, the high-speed train could not reach its full speed on this section, causing discomfort in ride quality.

Accordingly, the Rail Network Authority plans to divide the 5.962 km section of the Daejeonbuk Connection Line into two construction zones and build a dedicated high-speed line, enabling the entire Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway route to operate on a dedicated high-speed line.

A total budget of 370 billion KRW will be invested in the Daejeonbuk Connection Line improvement (straightening) project, with the opening targeted for 2025.

Once this project is completed, the Rail Network Authority expects improvements in high-speed train operation speed, enhanced operational safety, improved ride comfort, and reduced maintenance costs.

Kim Han-young, Director of the Rail Network Authority, stated, “We will complete the Daejeonbuk Connection Line improvement project safely and promptly so that the public can use a fast and comfortable railway.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.