Choi Hyun-deok Namyangju Mayor and Lee Su-hee Gangdong-gu Chief Discuss Metropilitan Transit Issues

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Eom In-yong] On the 23rd, Namyangju City held discussions with Gangdong-gu (Chief Lee Su-hee) on major transit issues for integrating metropolitan railway networks and enhancing citizens' travel convenience.

The meeting was arranged following Gangdong-gu Chief Lee Su-hee's visit to Namyangju City.

Both institutions shared progress on the Gangdong-Hanam-Namyangju Line and Songpa-Hanam Line, and focused discussions on transfer connection methods between Seoul Subway Line 9 and Line 3.

The city requested cooperation from Gangdong-gu to ensure timely opening of the Gangdong-Hanam-Namyangju Line (Line 9 extension) being promoted as part of the Wangsuk New City metropolitan transit improvement measures.

Gangdong-gu explained plans to adjust the Songpa-Hanam Line route toward Gangdong-gu so it can connect with Line 9's Dunsong-oreum Station, which is included in Hanam's Gyosan New City metropolitan transit improvement measures, and requested cooperation from Namyangju City.

Mayor Choi Hyun-deok and Chief Lee Su-hee agreed that this will play an important role in enhancing travel convenience for 2.5 million residents in the northeast region of the Seoul metropolitan area and strengthening the metropolitan transit system.

When the Songpa-Hanam Line connects to Dunsong-oreum Station, Line 9 passengers from Namyangju and the eastern Seoul metropolitan area will be able to transfer to Line 3 to more conveniently access major Gangnam area hubs such as Suseo Station (KTX·GTX-A), Express Bus Terminal, Gangnam Terminal, Garak Market, Arts Center, and Samsung Seoul Hospital.

The city noted that since currently only local trains stop at Dunsong-oreum Station, express train stops are also necessary to enhance the transfer effect with the Line 9 extension route.

Mayor Choi Hyun-deok stated, "Close cooperation between local governments is most important for metropolitan railway networks," and added, "Starting with this meeting, we will actively cooperate with related agencies and do our best to establish metropolitan transit networks that citizens can experience."