Suwon, Osan, and Pyeongtaek Cities Sign Cooperation Agreement for GTX-C Line Extension

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-seong] Hwaseong, Osan, and Pyeongtaek cities signed the 'Metropolitan Rapid Transit (GTX) C-line Hwaseong, Osan, and Pyeongtaek Extension Cooperation Agreement' on the 22nd.

The 'GTX-C line Hwaseong, Osan, and Pyeongtaek Extension' is a project to extend approximately 30km from the planned GTX-C line from Yangju (Deokjeong) to Suwon by utilizing existing Line 1 tracks and operating through Hwaseong's Byeongjeom Station and Osan Station to Pyeongtaek's Jije Station.

The three local governments are pursuing a mutually beneficial cooperation relationship for the GTX-C Byeongjeom extension, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of promoting the extension within their jurisdictions.

Under the agreement, the three agencies agreed to actively cooperate on administrative matters including ▲consultations with private contractors and related organizations ▲sharing information on individually promoted projects ▲establishment of a practical working committee.

Meanwhile, the GTX-C line (Yangju-Suwon section) is being promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport with the goal of concluding an implementation agreement in the first half of this year following review by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance's Private Investment Review Committee. Discussion regarding the extension operation is expected to take place between local governments and private contractors in the second half of this year.

The three local government heads stated, "Until the GTX-C line Hwaseong, Osan, and Pyeongtaek extension is confirmed, the three local governments will unite with one heart and, based on a strong relationship, achieve the desired results."