Guri City Designates 3km Section of Gyeongchun Line near Galmae-dong as Traffic Noise Management Area

Majority of Residents Support the Measure

Reflecting Calls to "Protect Our Peaceful Daily Lives"

Guri City Takes Proactive Steps to Safeguard Residential Environment

Ahead of GTX-B Line Opening

Guri City in Gyeonggi Province announced that, in anticipation of a significant increase in the number of trains operating on the Gyeongchun Line following the opening of the GTX-B metropolitan express railway, it will designate approximately a 3-kilometer section along the Gyeongchun Line near Galmae-dong as a Traffic Noise (Railroad) Management Area pursuant to Article 27 of the Noise and Vibration Control Act, effective April 22.

Designated Area for Transportation Noise (Railroad) Management. Provided by Guri City

This designation of a management area was prompted by concerns that, after the opening of the GTX-B line, the Gyeongchun Line will be used as a shared section, resulting in a sharp increase in train frequency and a concentration of railroad noise affecting residents in nearby residential areas. In particular, this designation reflects the strong support and persistent requests from residents of Galmae-dong.

In the designated management section, if railroad noise or vibration exceeds the management standard of 70dB during the day and 60dB at night, there is now a legal basis to request the installation of noise barriers and vibration control facilities from the relevant authorities. Accordingly, Guri City plans to cooperate with the facility management agencies, Korea Railroad Corporation and National Railroad Authority, to ensure prompt noise reduction measures are implemented.

An official from Guri City stated, "The designation of this traffic noise management area is a proactive measure to address expected noise and vibration issues for residents due to the increased frequency of train operations as the GTX-B line begins to share the Gyeongchun Line through Galmae-dong." The official added, "We will do our utmost to maintain a pleasant and stable living environment for the residents of Galmae-dong."

Furthermore, with the opening of the GTX-B line expected to significantly increase the number of trains operating on the shared section of the Gyeongchun Line—and thus alter the railroad noise environment in residential areas near Galmae-dong—Guri City plans to systematically manage the situation by conducting quarterly traffic noise (railroad) monitoring until the project is completed in 2033.

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