Baekho, President of Seoul Metro, Visits Line 4 Jinjeop Vehicle Depot Construction Site

On the 20th, President Baekho visited the construction site of Line 4 Jinjeop Vehicle Depot for an on-site CEO inspection
Ordered prior review of safety measures to prevent potential issues upon completion in 2026
President Baekho stated, "We will continue communication and cooperation with Seoul City to ensure no disruption in Line 4 operations due to depot relocation"

Baekho, President of Seoul Metro, visited the construction site of the Line 4 Jinjeop Vehicle Depot on the 20th to conduct an on-site CEO inspection.

The Line 4 Changdong Vehicle Depot is scheduled to be relocated to Jinjeop, implemented by the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Urban Infrastructure Headquarters (hereinafter referred to as ‘UIH’). The current progress rate is 68%, with construction expected to be completed by March 2026.

On this day, President Baekho arrived at the site office, received a report on the progress of the vehicle depot construction, held a Q&A session with on-site staff, and thoroughly inspected the 5km-long internal tunnel of the entry and exit tracks to check for any additional necessary safety measures.

At this meeting, President Baekho requested that each department continuously report on anticipated issues and necessary safety measures based on the geographical conditions of the Jinjeop Vehicle Depot, and urged sufficient prior consultation with relevant Seoul city departments.

President Baekho stated, “As the operating agency of the Jinjeop Vehicle Depot, we will continue to communicate and cooperate closely with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to ensure that the operation of Line 4 is not disrupted due to the depot relocation.”

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