Paju City Plans GTX-A Boarding and Alighting Facility at Unjeong Technovalley... Feasibility Review Underway

Analysis of Simple Station Installation Within Train Depot and Train Operation Plans
Feasibility Study to Be Completed by November,
Development Plan to Be Established in 2028 After 2027 Investment Procedures

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province is moving forward with plans to establish a new boarding and alighting facility directly connecting Unjeong Technovalley to the GTX-A (Great Train Express-A) line.

Paju City held an interim report meeting on the 'Pre-feasibility Study for the Establishment of GTX-A Boarding and Alighting Facilities' on the 9th, attended by Mayor Son Baechan, related department heads, Jo Dongchil, President of Paju Urban Corporation, and about 10 others including representatives from the service company. Provided by Paju City.

On September 9, Paju City held an interim report meeting on the "GTX-A Boarding and Alighting Facility New Installation Preliminary Feasibility Study Project," attended by Mayor Son Baechan, heads of related departments, Jo Dongchil, President of Paju Urban Corporation, representatives from the consulting firm, and about 10 other participants, the city announced on the 10th.

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of installing a boarding and alighting facility within the GTX-A train depot, aiming to enhance the business feasibility and location competitiveness of the Unjeong Technovalley integrated development project.

During the meeting, the participants discussed issues such as the selection of candidate sites for facilities linked to Unjeong Technovalley, the possibility of establishing a simple station, and train operation plans. They also shared the results of transportation demand forecasts and benefit-cost (B/C) analysis.

The city expects that the new boarding and alighting facility will greatly improve transportation accessibility for businesses and employees located within Unjeong Technovalley. It also anticipates that the addition of a GTX-A stop in the Paju area will enhance the competitiveness of the integrated development project and create an effect by reinvesting development profits back into the local community.

To increase the public credibility of the project, Paju City is primarily considering a public-sector development approach involving Gyeonggi Housing & Urban Development Corporation (GH). If economic feasibility is confirmed through the feasibility study, the city plans to include the installation of the new facility in the GH commercialization plan and proceed with investment procedures for a new public enterprise project.

Mayor Son Baechan said, "We will complete the preliminary feasibility study by November, undergo the investment procedures in 2027, and establish the integrated development project plan in 2028. The city will work closely with relevant organizations, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea National Railway, to minimize issues that could arise in the process of advancing this project."

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