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Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province has launched a last-ditch all-out effort to ensure that the GTX-G line is included in the 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan.

Mayor Younghyun Baek (right) and Representative Yongtae Kim (left) are meeting Hong Jiseon, the Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building to officially request the inclusion of the GTX-G route in the "5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan (2026–2035)." Provided by Pocheon City.

On July 30, Pocheon City announced that Mayor Baek Younghyun and Assemblyman Kim Yongtae met with Ji-seon Hong, the Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building to officially request the inclusion of the GTX-G line in the "5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan (2026–2035)."

The 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan is the highest-level legal plan in the rail sector established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, serving as the core standard for determining whether or not new national railroad projects will proceed in the future. Accordingly, whether the GTX-G project is included in this plan is expected to be a decisive factor for its success or failure.

On this day, Mayor Baek delivered an official letter to Vice Minister Hong, explained the poor transportation conditions in border areas and the need for balanced development in the northern part of the Seoul metropolitan area, and emphasized the economic and social ripple effects expected from the GTX-G line.

Pocheon City has continuously advocated for the necessity of the GTX-G line to the government in cooperation with Assemblyman Kim Yongtae, Gyeonggi Province, and other stakeholders. Last year, an official letter and a list of citizen signatures were delivered to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Since 2024, a citizen-led "Committee for Attracting GTX to Pocheon" has been formed to promote public consensus. Notably, through a citywide signature campaign, 345,425 signatures were collected, demonstrating the high level of community interest in attracting the line.

The GTX-G line is a project that was also included in President Lee Jaemyung's pledge during the 21st presidential election. The metropolitan express railway, with a total length of 84.4 kilometers, will start from Songu in Pocheon and pass through Uijeongbu, Byeollae, Guri, Nonhyeon, Sadang, and Gwangmyeong (KTX), ultimately connecting to Sungui in Incheon. The total project cost is estimated at approximately 8.174 trillion won.

Once opened, the line will allow passengers to travel from Pocheon to Nonhyeon Station in Gangnam in about 30 minutes and to KTX Gwangmyeong Station in about 43 minutes. As a result, significant improvements are anticipated in the transportation environment of the northern Gyeonggi region and in revitalizing the local economy.

Mayor Younghyun Baek and National Assembly member Yongtae Kim are meeting with Hong Jiseon, the Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building to officially request the inclusion of the GTX-G line in the "5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan (2026–2035)." Provided by Pocheon City

Pocheon Mayor Baek Younghyun stated, "The GTX-G line is a key project that will drive economic revitalization and urban growth for our region," adding, "We will do our utmost, together with our citizens, to ensure it is included in the National Railroad Network Construction Plan until the very end."

Assemblyman Kim Yongtae also said, "Establishing the GTX-G line is an important project that will lay the foundation for balanced development across the metropolitan area, including the northeastern region of Gyeonggi. We will make every effort, in close cooperation with the relevant ministries, to ensure its inclusion in the 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan."

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