Yangsan Urban Railway Accelerates 'Safety and Precision Inspections' Ahead of 2026 Launch

Outsourcing Contract Signed with Woojin Metro Yangsan
for Efficient Operation and Maintenance of Urban Railway

Yangsan City in South Gyeongsang Province has selected Woojin Metro Yangsan as the final private contractor for the operation and maintenance of the Yangsan Urban Railway, aiming for its stable opening and efficient management in 2026. The city signed the operation and maintenance outsourcing contract with the company on December 10.

Woojin Metro Yangsan is a subsidiary of Woojin Industrial Systems, a leading domestic manufacturer specializing in railway vehicles. The company possesses extensive technological expertise and professionalism in railway vehicle manufacturing, system construction, as well as operation and maintenance.

Yangsan City expects that the selection of this operator will ensure operational stability during the initial phase of the railway’s opening.

Under this contract, Woojin Metro Yangsan will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Yangsan Urban Railway for five years starting from the fourth quarter of 2026. Prior to the opening, the company will go through a preparatory period involving phased recruitment and deployment of personnel, comprehensive railway test runs, the establishment of operational manuals, and the development of safety management systems. The company will receive a total of 8.36 billion KRW during the operation period and will oversee the operation and maintenance of all aspects of the urban railway, including vehicles, facilities, signaling and communications, and power supply.

In particular, by having the operating company directly participate in pre-opening trial runs and comprehensive test operations, it will be possible to conduct inspections and train personnel that reflect real operating conditions, which is expected to minimize any malfunctions or safety incidents that may occur in the early stages of operation.

With this private outsourcing contract, Yangsan City plans to systematically manage the entire preparation process for the railway’s opening and focus its administrative capacity on providing a safe and convenient urban railway service that citizens can use with confidence.

An official from Yangsan City stated, "The urban railway is a core transportation infrastructure directly connected to the daily lives of citizens, so safety and stability are our top priorities. Together with an operator equipped with expertise and experience, we will thoroughly prepare for the successful opening and early stabilization of the Yangsan Urban Railway in 2026."

The Yangsan Urban Railway is expected to dramatically improve access to public transportation in the region and make a significant contribution to balanced regional development and economic revitalization by connecting with the metropolitan transportation network linking Busan, Ulsan, and South Gyeongsang Province.

Yangsan City Hall.

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