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Great Train eXpress
South Korean higher-speed rail system From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Great Train eXpress (GTX) is a higher-speed commuter rail network in the Seoul Metropolitan Area project consisting of three separate lines, named GTX-A, GTX-B and GTX-C, and scheduled for completion in 2030.[1] Three other lines, named GTX-D, GTX-E and GTX-F are being planned.[2]
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GTX-A
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The GTX-A, officially Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit Line A, is a higher-speed commuter railway line operating in two sections in Seoul, South Korea.
Groundbreaking for GTX Line A was held on December 27, 2018, with service initially expected to commence in 2023.[3] However, the project has been officially delayed due to land compensation issues and the discovery of archaeological ruins dating from the Joseon period.[4]
The line currently runs in two separate sections - Dongtan to Suseo and Unjeongjungang to Seoul Station. Suseo, Seongnam, and Dongtan stations were opened on March 30, 2024, with Guseong Station opening later on June 29, 2024.[5][6] The section between Unjeongjungang and Seoul Station opened on December 28, 2024.[7] The connection between Seoul Station and Suseo is anticipated to open in August 2026.[8] Samseong Station has been further delayed and will not open until 2028.[9]
Operation
Approximately 30 km (19 mi) of the line are expected to share the same rail as the SRT, and an additional 9 km (5.6 mi) towards the western end of the route are expected to be completely underground.[10] Trains operate at around three to four services per hour in each direction in the southern section with anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes between services.[11] Meanwhile, the northern section operates at six services per hour per direction with ten minutes between services.[11]
Each GTX-A train has a capacity of 1,090 passengers.[12]
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GTX-B
Construction of GTX Line B commenced on March 7, 2024. It is planned to be completed by 2030.[13]
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GTX-C
Construction of GTX Line C commenced on January 25, 2024. It is planned to be completed by 2028.[14] According to the latest plans and following the selection of a preferred bidder for the construction of this line, two additional stations, Indeogwon Station and Wangsimni Station are likely to be added to the line.
Additional plans for other lines
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Plans for a Line D were announced in 2021 by the previous government. However, the proposed route faced a lot of opposition, and has not been approved yet. The new government of Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to build three new lines (Lines D, E and F), for which the routes have not been decided yet, but which would likely include plans for a longer Line D than the one announced by the previous government. Plans for a Line G and H that will expand to the northern and southwestern regions of Gyeonggi Province have also been announced.[15]
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Criticism
Critics argue that GTX project would increase the social and economic centripetal force towards Seoul leading to increased primacy and the collapse of other provincial cities.[16]
Notes
- Bongeunsa station will be merged with Samseong Station.
- Not to be confused with Songdo Station on the Suin-Bundang Line. This station will be located in Songdo International City and offer transfer to Incheon National University Station.
- Sangbong station will be merged with Mangu station.
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