"We request the inclusion of the 'Shinbundang Line extension from Suwon to Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan' in the 5th National Rail Network Construction Plan," said Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun, along with Uiwang Mayor Kim Seong-je, Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee, and Ansan Deputy Mayor Heo Nam-seok, during a joint proposal announcement on August 11 at the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly briefing room.
They emphasized that the extension of the Shinbundang Line, starting from Gwanggyo in Suwon and connecting to Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan, would enhance connectivity in the southwestern Gyeonggi region and serve as a crucial foundation for balanced regional development and improved quality of life for citizens. They stated, "To accelerate the transition to a sustainable era, it is essential to expand rail infrastructure that can dramatically improve access to major cities."
They further noted, "This rail line aligns with the national policy of 'transportation first, housing later' and will become a key asset with strategic value for the prosperity of future generations and urban development. The Shinbundang Line extension must be included in the 5th National Rail Network Construction Plan for the benefit of citizens in southwestern metropolitan areas."
The Shinbundang Line extension from Suwon to Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan is a proposed 14.54 km regional rail line (from Gwanggyo Station to Banwol Station in Ansan) that was submitted to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in May 2024 as part of the 5th National Rail Network Construction Plan.
Mayor Lee stated, "We have been working with neighboring cities to address traffic congestion in southern Gyeonggi by focusing on the construction of the Gyeonggi Southern Metropolitan Rail, the GTX-C line, and the Dongtan-Indeokwon line. The Shinbundang Line extension will be a driving force in reshaping the urban landscape of southwestern Gyeonggi."
Attending the joint proposal event were Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly members Park Ok-bun, Lee O-su, Choi Sang-kyu, and Han Un-ok, representing the relevant districts.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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