Governor Choo: "Suwon to Samseong in 25 Minutes"... 4.9 Trillion Won GTX-C Line Finally Begins Full-Scale Construction

Opening of GTX-C Line Construction Promotion Center at Suwon Station
Gyeonggi Province to Connect Deokjeong and Samseong in Around 30 Minutes
86.6 km Metropolitan Transit Network Linking Northern and Southern Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi Province to Support with Permits and Compensation
"Cooperation with Relevant Agencies Until Timely Opening"

The GTX-C Line, a metropolitan express railway connecting the northern and southern regions of Gyeonggi Province to the Gangnam area of Seoul, officially began construction on September 15. This marks the start of full-scale work two years and eight months after the groundbreaking ceremony, which was held in January 2024.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae is attending the ‘GTX-C Line Construction Promotion Center Opening Ceremony’ held at Suwon Station on the 15th and taking a commemorative photo with officials. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae attended the 'GTX-C Line Construction Promotion Center Opening Ceremony' at Suwon Station on this day, stating, "If the GTX-C opens on schedule, travel time from Suwon to Samseong Station will be about 25 minutes, and from Deokjeong Station in Yangju to Samseong Station about 30 minutes. We will actively cooperate to achieve the 30-minute commute revolution promised to Gyeonggi residents."

Governor Choo also remarked, "There were challenges in the project due to rising prices and labor costs, but after mediation, we were able to begin actual construction. Safety comes first, safety comes second, and safety comes third. We will work together with hope until the day the transport revolution is realized."

The GTX-C Line is a metropolitan express railway with a total length of 86.6 kilometers, connecting Deokjeong Station in Yangju to Cheongnyangni Station and Samseong Station in Seoul, Yangjae Station, and then to Suwon Station and Sangnoksu Station in Ansan. The total project cost amounts to 4.9272 trillion won.

Once the line opens, travel times from both northern and southern Gyeonggi Province to downtown Seoul and the Gangnam area are expected to be significantly reduced. It is estimated that it will take about 25 minutes from Suwon Station to Samseong Station, and about 30 minutes from Deokjeong Station to Samseong Station.

The launch of the GTX-C project was delayed due to disagreements over the increase in total project costs. However, the matter was resolved through mediation by the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board and other channels, laying the foundation for the project's normalization.

Gyeonggi Province has continually proposed project normalization to relevant organizations, such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the National Assembly. Going forward, Gyeonggi Province plans to address key issues such as permits and compensation, and to provide administrative support through a working-level consultative body that includes city and county governments, the National Railroad Authority, and the project operator.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae is delivering a congratulatory speech at the 'GTX-C Line Construction Promotion Center Opening Ceremony' held at Suwon Station on the 15th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

To announce the actual commencement of the GTX-C construction, Gyeonggi Province will operate a promotion center at Suwon Station from September 16 to 18, and at Uijeongbu Station from September 20 to 22. At the center, visitors can view train designs, learn about the route, and get a preview experience of the GTX-C.

Currently, the GTX-A Line operates in the Suseo-Dongtan and Unjeong Central-Seoul Station sections. The GTX-B Line is being developed to connect Incheon National University Entrance to Maseok, while the GTX-C Line project covers the Deokjeong to Suwon section.

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