At Jin-Young Station on the Gyeongjeon Line, the traffic flow for private vehicles will be separated from that of buses and taxis. A total of 1.2 billion won (approximately $10 million) will be invested to modify the parking lot entrance and create a dedicated drop-off area for private vehicles, aiming to enhance the traffic environment around the station.
On October 7, the Korea Railroad Corporation announced the commencement of the traffic environment improvement project at Jin-Young Station, which is expected to be completed by March next year.
Located on the outskirts of Gimhae City, Jin-Young Station sees a high proportion of private vehicle and taxi usage. During peak train arrival and departure times, the influx of vehicles has led to congestion, with private vehicles overlapping with bus and taxi routes.
As of last month, the average daily ridership at Jin-Young Station was about 1,500 on weekdays and over 1,800 on weekends, but the public parking lot has only 159 spaces available. Jin-Young Station is also the only KTX stop in Gimhae City.
The corporation plans to change the parking lot entrance to separate the traffic flows of private vehicles and public transportation. The existing station plaza will be utilized to expand and create new lanes, and the bus and taxi stops will be relocated. A separate drop-off area will also be established for private vehicles to allow passengers to board and alight safely.
Once the construction is completed, the corporation expects to reduce the mixing of buses, taxis, and private vehicles during peak times, improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety in front of the station.
“We anticipate that this project will enhance the safety and convenience for Jin-Young Station users,” said Ahn Seong-seok, head of the Yeongnam Headquarters of the Korea Railroad Corporation. “We will carry out the construction safely while minimizing inconvenience for passengers during the project period.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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