Gyeonggi-do Starts Research Project on 'GTX Plus Basic Plan' on the 20th

Gyeonggi Provincial Government Gwanggyo New Office Building

Gyeonggi Province has launched the 'GTX Plus Basic Concept Study' on the 20th to extend the metropolitan area express railroads (GTX) A, B, and C lines and establish new D, E, and F lines, a key transportation pledge of the 8th term of the provincial government.

GTX Plus is one of Governor Kim Dong-yeon's core pledges to help residents commute by creating new D, E, and F lines in areas that do not benefit from the currently underway GTX A, B, and C lines.

The GTX D line connects Gimpo?Bucheon?Gangnam?Hanam?Paldang, the GTX E line links Incheon?Siheung/Gwangmyeong New Town?Seoul?Guri?Pocheon, and the GTX F line runs from Paju?Samsong?Seoul?Wirye?Gwangju?Icheon?Yeoju. The project aims to connect the metropolitan area into a 30-minute living zone to improve residents' quality of life.

Through this study, the province plans to review various alternatives for establishing the GTX D, E, and F lines pledged in the 8th term and prepare an optimal route plan. To this end, it will analyze the D, E, and F lines currently being promoted by the government, gather opinions from cities and counties, and undergo a public discussion process including expert consultations and forums.

Additionally, the province will review the completion plan for the quasi-GTX level Gyeonggi Province circular railway network envisioned in the 'Gyeonggi Province Railway Basic Plan' study. This line resembles the F line currently under government review.

The province will also explore candidate areas for urban development (transit-oriented complex development) around the new GTX lines and examine development plans. It will study ways to improve feasibility in economic analyses (B/C) and research financing linkage plans that utilize revenue generated from urban development.

The results of the study will be used as materials to present Gyeonggi Province's opinions in the '5th National Railway Network Construction Plan (2026?2035)' being established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The province will negotiate with the Ministry and related agencies to ensure that Gyeonggi's proposals for new GTX lines are reflected.

The study is led by the Gyeonggi Research Institute, with Saebyeol E&C, Dongmyeong Technical Corporation, Jeil Engineering, and Seongu Engineering jointly conducting the work. The study will be carried out over 12 months until April next year.

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