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Additional Express Train Stops Confirmed at Deokgye Station in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, Starting March 3
The Kwangwoon University-Dongducheon Express Train Stops 15 More Times at Deokgye Station... Weekday Service Frequency Increased from 121 to 136
[Break News Yangju=Kim Wan-young] Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 23rd that express trains on Subway Line 1 will make additional stops at Deokgye Station starting March 3. This is expected to significantly improve transportation convenience for residents using Deokgye Station.
Due to the influx of population from Yangju (Okjeong, Hoecheon) New Town, demand for Line 1 has increased significantly. However, insufficient train schedules have continued to cause inconvenience for residents.
Deokgye Station, in particular, has seen train demand more than double since the Hoecheon New Town began operations in 2022. However, the daily frequency of trains is only 121, resulting in intervals of up to 50 minutes during the day, significantly hindering train service.
To address this issue, the city has been prioritizing the addition of express train stops at Deokgye Station. Working with local National Assembly members, the city has consistently suggested to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and KORAIL the necessity and legitimacy of additional express train stops at Deokgye Station, considering population growth trends, increasing demand, public aspirations, and the "transit first, move in later" policy direction for new city residents.
Currently, Line 1 express trains stop at 10 of the 19 stations on the Kwangwoon University-Dongducheon section. In Yangju City, express trains have only stopped at Yangju and Deokjeong Stations, while Deokgye Station was previously a non-stop stop.
With this additional stop, the number of trains at Deokgye Station will increase by 15, from 121 to 136 per day on weekdays. This will be the same frequency as Deokjeong Station, significantly shortening the interval between trains during rush hour and daytime hours. The updated train schedule can be found at Deokgye Station and on the KORAIL website.
A Yangju City official stated, "This additional express train stop at Deokgye Station was established through consultation between the public, private, and governmental sectors, and we expect it to improve transportation convenience for citizens using Deokgye Station." They added, "We will continue to do our best to increase Line 1 train service, including by adding direct trains to Line 1 and operating shuttle trains."
Meanwhile, Yangju City is currently working on a plan to add a GTX-C stop at Yangju Station.
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