Mayor Bora Kim Vows to "Open a New Era of Railways in Anseong"... Emphasizes Need for JTX at National Assembly

Anseong City Urges Advancement of Central Region Rapid Express Train at National Assembly
JTX Forum Highlights Need for Swift Private Investment Approval
Mayor Kim: "With Citizens, We Will Do Our Utmost to Usher in the Railway Era for Anseong"

Bora Kim, Mayor of Anseong, reaffirmed her commitment to the early implementation of the Central Region Rapid Express Train (JTX), stating, "We will overcome the limitation of being the only city in the Seoul metropolitan area without a railway."

Bora Kim, mayor of Anseong, is attending the 'National Assembly Forum to Urge the Promotion of the Central Region Express Train(JTX)' held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 13th. Provided by Anseong City

On July 13, Mayor Kim attended the 'National Assembly Forum to Urge the Promotion of the Central Region Rapid Express Train (JTX)' held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building, where she stated, "A railway is not simply a means of transportation, but a core infrastructure that determines a city's competitiveness and the quality of life for its citizens." She added, "We will open an era where every citizen can conveniently travel by rail."

This forum was organized to highlight the need for the Central Region Rapid Express Train to address transportation imbalances in areas lacking rail access and to promote balanced national development. It also aimed to urge the swift approval of the private investment feasibility study.

The event was attended by approximately 250 people, including Mayor Bora Kim, National Assemblyman Jongkun Yoon, and local citizen and civic groups from Anseong. When including officials from relevant local governments such as Yongin, Hwaseong, Cheongju, Jincheon, and Gwangju, as well as National Assembly members from related districts, the number of participants exceeded 500, confirming the strong will for the early implementation of the JTX project.

Anseong City is holding a 'National Assembly Forum to Urge the Promotion of the Central Region Express Train (JTX)' on the 13th at the National Assembly Members' Office Building. Provided by Anseong City

During the forum, participants addressed the limitations of transportation demand concentrated on the Gyeongbu rail corridor. Officials from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, transportation experts, journalists, and citizens discussed the necessity and expected benefits of the JTX.

Attendees predicted that the Central Region Rapid Express Train, with a total length of 134.4 km, connecting Seoul Jamsil to Anseong and Cheongju Airport, would not only establish a new axis for balanced national development but also significantly contribute to improving transportation convenience, expanding corporate investment, strengthening industrial competitiveness, and enhancing residential conditions.

National Assemblyman Jongkun Yoon stated, "JTX is not a project only for Anseong but a major initiative connecting the Seoul metropolitan area and the central region into a single living and economic zone. I will do my utmost, through National Assembly support and government cooperation, to advance the railway project that citizens have long hoped for."

Anseong City is holding a "National Assembly Forum to Urge the Promotion of the Central Region Metropolitan Express Railroad (JTX)" at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 13th. Provided by Anseong City

Building on this forum, Anseong City plans to further strengthen cooperation with relevant local governments to ensure that the need for the JTX is actively reflected in government policy. The city will also continue activities to expedite the project, including launching a city-wide signature campaign by the end of this month.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.