Osan City Encourages Participation in National Railway Network Survey for Bundang Line and GTX-C Extension

Osan City (Mayor Jo Yong-ho) is appealing to residents to actively participate in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's survey to ensure that the Bundang Line extension to Osan and the GTX-C extension to Osan routes are reflected in the "5th National Railway Network Construction Plan."

The 5th National Railway Network Construction Plan (2026-2035) is a mid- to long-term statutory plan containing the direction and investment plans for national railway networks over the next 10 years. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is conducting a preliminary survey until 3 p.m. on the 13th to gather public opinion for the planning.

Citizens can express their opinions on railway usage inconveniences and railroad network expansion through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport website, the 'Korail+' app, and QR codes displayed at major railway stations.

Mayor Jo Yong-ho of Osan City said, "The Bundang Line and GTX-C Osan extensions are key railway projects that will reduce commuting inconvenience for residents and support Osan's future growth," and added, "To respond to the increasing demand for regional transportation due to the development of Segyo 2·3 districts, expansion of the national railway network and financial support at the national level are necessary."

Osan City maintains the position that the national plan reflection of the two railway projects must be realized in consideration of the increased transportation demand from the move-in of Segyo 2 district and the development of Segyo 3 public housing district.

The Bundang Line extension to Osan is a regional railway project connecting Giheung Station through Dongtan to Osan University Station, with the city promoting further connections to the Segyo 2·3 districts. In April, a signature campaign urging the promotion of the Bundang Line Osan extension garnered participation from 15,629 Osan citizens.

The GTX-C Osan extension faces a significant financial burden for local governments. The city plans to have the project reflected in the National Railway Network Construction Plan to gain recognition of the need for national-level implementation and to establish financial support measures, including national budget support.

Mayor Jo Yong-ho stated, "This survey is an opportunity for residents to directly communicate to the government the transportation inconveniences they face and the railway networks needed in Osan," and urged, "Just as many citizens came together in support of the signature campaign for the Bundang Line extension, I hope many residents will participate this time and convey the necessity of Osan's railway projects."