Simulation to Test Using Existing Facilities for GTX-C Substation Amid Resident Concerns

As a substation required for the Great Train Express (GTX)-C line is planned to be built near an apartment complex, a simulation will be conducted to determine if existing facilities can be used instead of constructing a new one, following pushback from residents.

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) announced on Wednesday (June 17) that this agreement was reached regarding the installation of the Cheongnyangni substation for the GTX-C line.

The Cheongnyangni substation was scheduled to be built just 18 meters away from an apartment building in the area. This has led to a conflict between residents, who fear potential structural damage to buildings and health issues, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and GTX-C Co., Ltd. (the project developer), which maintain that the project is being carried out legally as a necessary facility.

According to the mediation proposal prepared by the ACRC following consultations with relevant agencies, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, GTX-C Co., Ltd., and Dongdaemun-gu Office have agreed to complete a simulation by the end of next month to verify whether railway operations are possible without building a new substation by utilizing existing ones.

During this process, Dongdaemun-gu will appoint public officials and experts to oversee or participate in the entire simulation process, and apartment residents will also select three representatives, including an outside expert, to participate in the simulation.

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