Multi-Modal Transit Center to Be Developed at Dongtan Station

A 'multi-modal transit center' is set to be developed at Dongtan Station, which will be newly established on the KTX (Korea Train Express) line between Suseo and Pyeongtaek in the Seoul metropolitan area, to serve as a transportation hub for southern Gyeonggi Province.

According to Gyeonggi Province on the 12th, the province has decided to establish multi-modal transit centers at key GTX stations throughout the region. It plans to develop pilot project proposals for two locations—Dongtan Station in Hwaseong and Daegok Station in Goyang—which are deemed to have significant ripple effects, and will apply to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

A multi-modal transit center differs from conventional subway stations with simple transfer functions. By integrating cultural, commercial, residential, and office facilities, such centers are expected to consolidate various transportation modes, minimize transfer distances, and create a new rail transit culture.

Dongtan Station in Hwaseong, being proposed in this pilot project, will serve as a station on the newly constructed KTX line between Suseo and Pyeongtaek. As a transportation hub where travelers can transfer directly from the Gyeongbu Expressway to both KTX and GTX, it is expected to serve as a key transportation gateway that will enhance nationwide transport accessibility for residents in southern Gyeonggi Province.

Daegok Station in Goyang is expected to become a prominent transfer point, as it will be served not only by the GTX but also by the Ilsan Line, Gyeongui Line, Gyeongoe Line, and the Sosa-Daegok Line. Additionally, the Seoul Outer Ring Expressway passes nearby, and Daegok Station is expected to be a likely transfer point if KTX shares routes with the GTX in line with government policy.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will accept applications for multi-modal transit center pilot projects from provincial and municipal governments until the 13th, and will select a total of eight locations—four this year and four next year. The ministry plans to establish a successful development model and disseminate it to lead future multi-modal transit center development projects.

Railway stations selected as pilot projects for the multi-modal transit center will receive government funding for survey and design costs of approximately 1 billion won per location and 70 percent of direct transfer facility construction costs.

The selection process will involve documentary and on-site reviews by private expert evaluation committees, followed by consultations with relevant agencies and deliberation by the National Transportation Committee to finalize project recipients.

Subsequently, more detailed development plans will be established in accordance with relevant laws, followed by procedures including public opinion collection, multi-modal transit center designation, contractor selection, and implementation plan establishment before project initiation begins.