en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Korea National Railway has selected the construction contractor for the roadbed and track sections of the "West Sea Line Yundeung Station Extension Project." The Paju City Government confirmed on April 14th that subsequent procedures for the project will commence next month. The project plans to extend the West Sea Line trains, which currently terminate at Ilsan Station, northward by 5.3 km, directly covering Yundeung Station with the rail transit system.
The project schedule indicates that since the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea confirmed the plan in January 2024, Paju City, the Korea National Railway, and the Korea Railroad Corporation signed a tripartite entrustment agreement in August of the same year. The implementation design for the roadbed and track took 12 months and was completed in early 2026. The determination of the construction contractor marks the official transition of this section of the rail transit project to the on-site construction phase.
Upon completion of the extension line, passengers at Yundeung Station will be able to travel to the southwestern part of Gyeonggi Province via Gimpo Airport without transfers. A relevant official from Paju City pointed out that the construction unit will collaborate with related agencies to ensure smooth workflow after site entry in May. Currently, the project team is conducting final coordination regarding material supply windows and technical standards based on the construction plan.
As a key component of the metropolitan transportation improvement plan for the northwestern part of the capital region, this rail transit project has the core task of enhancing regional accessibility efficiency. With the selection of the construction company, the 5.3 km track laying and roadbed reinforcement for the entire line will proceed as planned, which is expected to significantly shorten the commuting time for Paju citizens traveling to and from Seoul and its surrounding areas.
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