Sangju City Reflects 'Residents' Opinions' in Urban Section Design of Mungyeong-Sangju-Gimcheon Railway

Basic Design Route Presentation Held
Residents Call for Bridge Construction, Noise and Vibration Reduction Measures

Sangju City in North Gyeongsang Province is actively working to incorporate residents' opinions in the basic design process for the Mungyeong-Sangju-Gimcheon Railway Construction Project.

On August 11, Sangju City held a 'Basic Design Route (Draft) Presentation for the Mungyeong-Sangju-Gimcheon Railway Construction Project' at the Sangju Culture Center, hosted by the National Railroad Authority. The city gathered opinions from local residents during the event.

'Basic Design Route (Draft) Presentation for Mungyeong-Sangju-Gimcheon Railway Construction Project' Venue [Photo by Sangju]

The presentation showcased the latest progress of the project and unveiled the proposed route.

Residents strongly requested the construction of bridges in sections that pass through the city center, as well as the separation of the railway from residential areas, and the implementation of noise and vibration reduction measures.

The Mungyeong-Sangju-Gimcheon Railway Construction Project is a high-speed railway initiative with a total length of 70.1 kilometers, connecting Mungyeong, Sangju, and Gimcheon.

The total project cost is 1.6025 trillion won. Since the announcement of the basic plan in June last year, the National Railroad Authority has been working on the basic design.

Once completed, the project will establish an inland trunk railway network connecting the Jungbu Inland Line with the Nambu Inland Line. This will significantly improve Sangju's accessibility to the Seoul metropolitan area, facilitate easier travel among inland regions, and is expected to boost both tourism and logistics activity.

Until August 18, the city is also making the basic design draft available for public viewing at the Construction Division of City Hall as well as at the administrative welfare centers in towns and districts.

Residents can view route maps and detailed plans and submit written opinions.

The city plans to deliver all submitted opinions to the National Railroad Authority, requesting that these views be incorporated into the design.

In particular, Sangju City intends to actively advocate for measures to minimize fragmentation of urban living zones, install grade-separated crossings, and ensure installation of soundproofing and vibration control facilities.

An Jaemin, Mayor of Sangju, stated, "The Mungyeong-Sangju-Gimcheon Railway is a key infrastructure project that will dramatically improve Sangju's metropolitan transportation environment. We will proactively ensure that the residents' voices are fully reflected in the basic design."

For the Mungyeong-Sangju-Gimcheon Railway to serve as not just a transportation network but also as a growth engine for boosting Sangju's competitiveness in tourism, logistics, and residential life, it is essential to advance the project quickly while incorporating meticulous design that prioritizes residents' living environments.

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