Seonghae Lee, Chairman of the Korea Rail Network Authority, Inspects Incheon-Origin KTX Direct Connection Project Site

"Create a Zero-Accident Workplace"

Seonghae Lee, Chairman of the Korea Rail Network Authority, visited the construction site of the Incheon-origin KTX direct connection project on the 26th to personally inspect the progress of the earthworks.

After touring major bridges and sections adjacent to the Suin-Bundang Line, Chairman Lee urged the site personnel, "Please do your best to ensure that all workers can work safely," and emphasized, "Do not overlook even minor risk factors and manage them thoroughly to create a zero-accident workplace."

Seonghae Lee, President of the Korea Rail Network Authority (third from the left), is inspecting the subgrade construction site of the Incheon KTX direct connection project on the 26th. Provided by Korea Rail Network Authority

The Incheon-origin KTX direct connection project is a project that directly connects Eocheon Station (Suin-Bundang Line) in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province, with the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line.

Once completed, residents in the southwestern metropolitan areas such as Incheon and Ansan will be able to use the KTX without passing through Gwangmyeong Station. It is expected that travel time will be reduced compared to before, and accessibility to Seoul and major cities nationwide will be greatly improved.

The Rail Network Authority is aiming to open the line by the end of 2026. They plan to make every effort to prevent safety accidents and manage the construction process thoroughly.