Gangwon-do Accelerates Major Railway Projects Including the '4th Railway Network' Development

Commencement of Railway Project Service from Yongmun to Hongcheon and Samcheok to Gangneung... Construction of Gangneung to Jejin Section to Begin in August

The 4th National Railroad Network Construction Plan Confirmed Projects in Gangwon Region [Gangwon-do]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gangwon Province is accelerating major railway projects within the province, including the Gangneung~Jejin railway project that began construction on the 5th of last month, as well as the initiation of preliminary feasibility study services for new projects reflected in the 4th National Railway Network Construction Plan.

Among the four newly included projects in the 4th National Railway Network Construction Plan, preliminary feasibility study services for the Yongmun~Hongcheon and Samcheok~Gangneung railway projects commenced at the end of last year. The remaining two projects are planned to undergo sequential study services within this year.

The preliminary feasibility study service for the Yongmun~Hongcheon railway is expected to be completed by November. To prepare for the preliminary feasibility study, close cooperation with related organizations such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Hongcheon County will be maintained during the service period to ensure high scores in economic viability, policy relevance, and regional balanced development.

The Samcheok~Gangneung high-speed upgrade project service will be completed in December. It has been decided to propose to the central government to fully reflect local government opinions during the review of routes and stations.

The Wonju~Manjong connection line will enter the service phase in the first half of the year, considering the progress of the Chungbuk Line high-speed upgrade, and the Samcheok Beach Station~Donghae New Port inbound railway service is scheduled to start in the second half of the year.

Among the currently ongoing railway projects, the turnkey section of the Gangneung~Jejin railway (4 sections) will commence construction across all sections after the detailed design is completed in August. The general sections (5 sections) are currently undergoing basic and detailed design services, with design completion scheduled for April 2023, followed by construction orders.

The Chuncheon~Sokcho railway is expected to complete the detailed design service for the general sections (6 sections) by October and is progressing steadily with the goal of simultaneous opening with the Gangneung~Jejin railway in 2027.

The Yeoju~Wonju railway is currently in detailed design and is scheduled to begin construction in the first half of 2023. The Pohang~Samcheok railway and Pohang~Donghae electrification are also under construction, aiming for opening in 2023.

The province plans to prepare without delay to revitalize the regional economy by developing station areas around major stations and establishing a dense connected transportation system centered on railways.

It is also committed to making every effort to secure national funding and ensure that the ongoing railway projects are completed within the planned period.

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