Lee Gihyung Mobilizes Full Support for Incheon Line 2 Goyang Extension Feasibility Study: "Starting Point for Northwestern Metropolitan Transport Innovation"

Mayor Lee Gihyung of Gimpo Visits National Assembly and Metropolitan Transport Committee
Requests Cooperation for Incheon Line 2 Extension Pre-Feasibility Study
Vows Active Response to Remaining Administrative Procedures
Travel Time to Seoul Station to Be Reduced Upon Opening of Incheon Line 2 Extension
Northwestern Metropolitan Area Expects Transportation Innovation

Lee Gihyung, Mayor of Gimpo, has launched all-out cooperation with the government and the National Assembly to ensure the Incheon Line 2 extension to Goyang passes the preliminary feasibility study (pre-feasibility study). As this is a key project that could change the transportation landscape in the northwestern metropolitan area, the city is determined to strengthen collaboration with relevant agencies to clear the pre-feasibility study hurdle.

Mayor Lee Kihyung is inspecting the site on the 9th together with Kim Yongseok, Chairman of the Daekwang Committee, Kim Jooyoung, Member of the National Assembly (Gimpo), Park Sanghyuk, Member of the National Assembly (Gimpo), and Lee Kihun, Member of the National Assembly (Goyang). Provided by Gimpo City

On July 9, Mayor Lee visited the area around Geolpo-bukbyeon Station in Gimpo together with Kim Yongseok, Chairman of the Metropolitan Transport Committee, National Assembly members Kim Jooyoung and Park Sanghyuk (both representing Gimpo), and National Assembly member Lee Giheon (Goyang) to check the status of the project and discuss future cooperation measures.

At the site, there was a focused discussion on the progress of the preliminary feasibility study, plans for future review meetings, and the operation of subcommittees as part of subsequent administrative procedures. Mayor Lee especially emphasized that the active support of the Metropolitan Transport Committee is essential for the smooth implementation of the Incheon Line 2 extension to Goyang, and made it clear that he will continue to actively respond to the remaining procedures.

Mayor Lee stated, "The Incheon Line 2 extension to Goyang is a key project that connects the north-south transportation axis in the northwestern metropolitan area, which is divided by the Han River. I ask for the active cooperation of Incheon City, Goyang City, and the Metropolitan Transport Committee so that the preliminary feasibility study can be passed as soon as possible. Gimpo City will also focus all administrative resources on moving the project forward."

The Incheon Line 2 extension to Goyang is a metropolitan railway project that will connect Incheon Dokjeong Station to Gulpobukbyeon Station in Gimpo and then to KINTEX in Goyang, with a total length of 19.63 kilometers. The plan includes the construction of 12 new stations and one train depot, with a total project cost of 2.083 trillion won.

Once the line opens, it is expected to dramatically improve the metropolitan transportation network in the northwestern area, such as by significantly reducing travel time from KINTEX to Seoul Station via transfer to GTX-A. With the completion of the transportation axis linking Gimpo, Goyang, and Incheon, not only will commuting convenience improve, but accessibility between regions is also expected to see substantial benefits.

Meanwhile, the preliminary feasibility study for the Incheon Line 2 extension to Goyang has been underway since November 2023. Gimpo City plans to continue cooperating with Incheon City and Goyang City, proactively explaining the necessity of the project to the government and relevant agencies, and focusing its administrative resources on passing the pre-feasibility study and expediting the project.

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