Transition Team Visits GTX Construction Site… Won Hee-ryong Emphasizes "Swift Promotion and Expansion"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] The Presidential Transition Committee (PTC) visited the construction site of the Metropolitan Area Express Train (GTX)-A line on the 21st to discuss measures for its swift advancement.

On the morning of the same day, the PTC visited the construction site of Section 6 of the GTX-A line to receive a report on the project's progress. Present at the site were Won Heeryong, the PTC Planning Committee Chair and nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, members of the Economic Subcommittee 2, and residents from Goyang and Seongnam cities in Gyeonggi Province as well as Songpa District in Seoul.

The GTX-A Section 6 site visited that day connects Seoul Station and Samseong Station, which are central transportation hubs in Seoul. Currently, the construction is underway using the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) method to expedite the work.

At the site, Chair Won discussed with the Director of the Railway Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport the implementation plans for the President-elect’s pledges, including extensions of existing lines and establishment of new lines, urging the Ministry to proceed with the project at a rapid pace. He particularly emphasized that "this project must be advanced swiftly to alleviate traffic congestion in the metropolitan area, improve commuting convenience, and enhance residential conditions," highlighting the importance of compact city development and complex development to supply new housing around station areas and secure funding for GTX construction.

In response, the Ministry pledged thorough progress management to ensure safety and timely opening. Additionally, they reported plans to promote GTX expansion planning research to identify optimal routes that address transportation blind spots and improve user experience.

Chair Won stated, "We will expand GTX to reduce residential location disparities within the metropolitan area and contribute to housing stability."

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