Kim Donggeun Vows to Increase Subway Line 1 Trains: "I Will End the Commuting Struggles for Citizens"

Kim Donggeun, Uijeongbu Mayoral Candidate
Announces Pledge to Shorten Subway Line 1 Intervals
Benefits for 82,000 Uijeongbu Citizens
Plans to Increase Kwangwoon University-Bound Trains During Rush Hours

Kim Donggeun, candidate for mayor of Uijeongbu, announced a pledge to increase the number of trains and shorten intervals on Subway Line 1, promising to resolve citizens' commuting issues.

Image of the subway Line 1 increase pledge. Provided by candidate Kim Donggeun

Currently, although Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1 serves as the main railway axis for Uijeongbu citizens commuting to and from Seoul, long train intervals and severe congestion continue to cause inconvenience for residents.

In particular, the Line 1 trains bound for Kwangwoon University are repeatedly experiencing overcrowding during rush hours due to insufficient capacity compared to demand.

Candidate Kim Donggeun emphasized, "If the number of trains on Subway Line 1—which is like a lifeline for Uijeongbu residents—is increased, approximately 82,000 citizens per day will directly benefit," adding, "This is not just a traffic improvement policy, but one that will significantly reduce commuting times and dramatically enhance the quality of life for citizens."

He also presented a phased implementation plan. In the short term, the plan is to focus on increasing the number of trains bound for Kwangwoon University during rush hours, shorten train intervals, adjust operating times, and improve turnaround efficiency.

For the mid- to long-term, he aims to further minimize train intervals by deploying additional trains, expanding train schedules, and improving the signaling system.

In addition, he announced plans to disperse railway demand by connecting with the GTX-C line and the extension of Subway Line 8, and to complete an integrated transport system by establishing a metropolitan transfer center at Uijeongbu Station.

Kim Donggeun, Mayor of Uijeongbu City, presiding over the Transportation Strategy Meeting. Provided by candidate Kim Donggeun.

Candidate Kim Donggeun stated, "Shortening commuting times directly leads to an improved quality of life for citizens," and added, "This will resolve transportation alienation in the northern metropolitan area and further strengthen the function of Uijeongbu Station as a regional transportation hub."

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