2024-06-05 19:54:54
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport pronounces transportation measures for the northern a part of the metropolitan space
Relieve congestion by rising Munsan-Yongsan prepare compartments
7 metropolitan buses connecting Goyang and Gayang deployed
Double the commute time by bus from Yangju to Seoul Station.
In 2026, Seoul Subway Line 7 can be prolonged and opened from Dobongsan Station in Seoul to Okjeong Station in Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do. The undertaking to increase Line 7 from Okjeong to Pocheon may also start development on the finish of this yr. As soon as all the things is open, it is possible for you to to journey from Pocheon to Dobongsan Mountain in 50 minutes by subway, which used to take 70 minutes by bus. The ‘suburban line’ that runs from Neunggok Station in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do to Uijeongbu Station is predicted to be revived for the primary time in 20 years since 2004, shortening the journey time between Goyang and Uijeongbu by about 40 minutes. The variety of trains completely for the ‘Munsan-Yongsan’ Gyeongui-Jungang Line, which is very congested throughout rush hour, can be elevated from 4 to eight vehicles.
On the 4th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Metropolitan Transportation Committee (Daegwang Committee) introduced the ‘Plan to enhance transportation comfort within the northern a part of the metropolitan space’ containing these contents. Within the brief time period, to extend accessibility to railways, that are a key technique of transportation throughout commuting hours, new and expanded bus routes can be established between current railway stations and main populated areas. In the long run, we are going to velocity up the subway extension undertaking and likewise promote the institution of a switch heart in preparation for the opening of the Metropolitan Fast Transit (GTX).
First, Goyang Metropolis will enhance accessibility to Gangnam by deploying seven metropolitan demand-responsive buses (DRT) ‘World Direct Buses’ that run between Hyangdong District and Gayang Station on Subway Line 9. A brand new Hwarang-ro Bus Fast Transit (BRT) can be put in within the 7km part from Samsong District in Goyang to Korea Aerospace College Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line. To allow handy switch for passenger automotive customers, the parking area at Wonheung Station on Subway Line 3 can be elevated from 149 to 230. Jichuk Station on Line 3 and Korea Aerospace College Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line may also have 130 and 100 new sides, respectively. The Goyang Eunpyeong Line, which connects Saejeol Station on Seoul Subway Line 6 and Goyang Metropolis Corridor (13.7km), will start development in 2026.
In Paju, Gyeonggi Province, the Munsan-Yongsan Gyeongui-Jungang Line commuter prepare, which was operated 4 occasions a day with 4 compartments, can be elevated to eight compartments from the primary half of subsequent yr, reducing congestion from the present 137% (warning) to 100% (regular). Primarily based on the capability of 160 individuals, the crowding fee is ‘regular’ 80-130%, ‘warning’ 130-150%, and ‘congested’ 150% or extra. A brand new BRT street can be constructed within the 3.35km part from Paju Unjeong District 1 and a pair of to Daehwa Station on Subway Line 3.
Within the case of Uijeongbu Metropolis, the subway line 7 extension undertaking is predicted to be the important thing. The Dobongsan-Okjeong part, at present underneath development, is scheduled to open in 2026. The Okjeong-Pocheon part will start development for the primary time since July of this yr. As well as, a brand new metropolitan bus route 1205 can be established between Songsan-dong and Sangbong-dong, Jungnang-gu, Seoul. The frequency of G6100 metropolitan bus service from Millakgosan District to Jamsil Station throughout rush hours can be elevated from 5 to six.
Yangju Metropolis, Gyeonggi Province, will enhance the variety of buses operating on bus quantity 1101 (Deokjeong Station to Seoul Station) from 2 to 4 throughout rush hours. Yangju Hoecheon District, which doesn’t have rail infrastructure, will deploy two metropolitan DRTs to run to Nowon Station on Subway Line 7. Building of the Seoul-Yangju Expressway (21.9km) will start in 2026. The ‘Deokjeong Intersection ~ Hoecheon District ~ Yangju Metropolis Corridor’ part of Nationwide Freeway Line 3, which suffers from extreme visitors congestion, can be expanded from the prevailing 4 lanes to six lanes.
A transportation system may also be established to hyperlink GTX with current public transportation in every metropolis. In preparation for the opening of the GTX Line A (Paju Unjeong – Seoul Station) part, which is scheduled to open in December this yr, switch facilities can be constructed at Unjeong Station, KINTEX Station, and Daegok Station. To extend the comfort of touring between the northern a part of the metropolitan space, the suburban line (Goyang Neunggok to Uijeongbu) may also resume operation in December this yr. It has been 20 years because it formally ceased operation in 2004. Journey time is predicted to be shortened from the present 90 minutes to 50 minutes.
Reporter Choi Dong-su [email protected]
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2024-06-05 19:54:54