Basic Plan Ordered for 'Daejeon Station Future Transfer Center'... Target Completion in 2029

Daejeon City will begin the basic planning project for the ‘Daejeon Station Future-type Transfer Center’ next month. The Daejeon Station Transfer Center is scheduled for completion in 2029.

Bird's-eye view of the 'Daejeon Station Future Transfer Center.' Provided by Daejeon City

The Daejeon City Railroad Metropolitan Transportation Headquarters announced on the 26th that, following the resolution of the Daejeon City Council plenary session, it has secured 500 million KRW (50% national funding) for establishing the basic plan of the Daejeon Station Transfer Center and will commission the project next month.

The project is expected to proceed for one year starting next month. The main research focus is on strengthening Daejeon Station’s role as a metropolitan transportation hub and creating a platform to commercialize various mobility options as the basic concept. It will emphasize high-density mixed-use development through linkage with the Daejeon Station surrounding urban convergence special zone and station area development projects.

Additionally, the city plans to maximize project effectiveness by simultaneously reviewing both direct public investment projects and private investment methods.

To this end, after commissioning the project, Daejeon City will form and operate the ‘Daejeon Station Future-type Transfer Center General Planning Team,’ mainly composed of private experts in transportation, architecture, urban planning, and mobility (new transportation). It will also promote the formation of a consultative body for cooperation with the Korea Rail Network Authority, Korea Railroad Corporation, and others.

The Daejeon Station Transfer Center construction project will be implemented with a total budget of 150 billion KRW (30% national funding) on a 78,620㎡ site including the railway deck area of Daejeon Station and the western plaza area. The focus is on building a future-type transfer center by 2029 that connects existing transportation modes with urban air mobility, autonomous vehicles, and personal mobility devices.

Lee Jang-woo, Mayor of Daejeon City, said, “Once the Daejeon Station Transfer Center is established, Daejeon Station will become a hub for balanced development between east and west, and will transform into a center leading Korea’s future transportation beyond its existing role as a metropolitan transportation base.”

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