Yeoncheon County to Resume Train Operations on Gyeongwon Line 'Yeoncheon-Baekmagoji' Section After Six Years

Agreement Signed Between Yeoncheon County and Korea Railroad Corporation
Train Operations on the Gyeongwon Line Section to Resume in the First Half of Next Year

Yeoncheon County in Gyeonggi Province announced on August 6 that it had recently signed an agreement to resume train operations on the Gyeongwon Line section between Yeoncheon and Baekmagoji.

Kim Deokhyun, the governor of Yeoncheon County, recently signed an agreement with Korea Railroad Corporation to resume train operations on the Gyeongwon Line section (Yeoncheon to Baekmagoji). Provided by Yeoncheon County

This agreement was successfully concluded thanks to the active commitment and cooperation of Korea Railroad Corporation.

The agreement aims to resume train operations on this section, which had been suspended since April 2019 due to the construction of the double-track electric railway between Dongducheon and Yeoncheon. The signing ceremony was attended by Kim Deokhyun, the governor of Yeoncheon County, as well as officials from Korea Railroad Corporation and other related parties.

Under the agreement, each organization will share responsibilities to efficiently promote the resumption of train operations, and will officially begin preparations for facility improvement works with the goal of resuming service in the first half of 2026. This is expected to not only enhance transportation convenience for local residents and visitors, but also help lay the foundation for a future inter-Korean railway connection.

A Yeoncheon County official stated, "Railways are more than just a means of transportation; they symbolize balanced regional development," adding, "Starting with this agreement, we will work closely with related organizations to ensure the prompt resumption of train operations."

The Gyeongwon Line is a major railway axis connecting the South and the North. This project is expected to serve as a meaningful first step in restoring the disconnected section and laying the groundwork for connecting the Korean Peninsula's railway network.

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