Changneung Station
Overview
Changneung Station is a planned terminus of the Seoul Subway Line 3 extension, to be built in the Changneung-dong area of Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province. As of 2025, it is planned as a key transportation infrastructure for the Changneung New Town development project, with a target opening in 2028. Changneung New Town is a large-scale residential complex expected to accommodate approximately 37,000 households and 85,000 residents, and this station is anticipated to dramatically improve residents' access to downtown Seoul.
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History and Background
Changneung Station materialized as part of the Changneung New Town development plan promoted since the late 2010s. The existing Line 3 terminated at Jichuk Station, but the extension was decided to address increased transportation demand due to the creation of Changneung New Town. It became official in December 2020 when the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport included this line in the '4th National Railway Network Construction Plan'. It passed a preliminary feasibility study in 2023, and basic planning and design have been underway since 2024.
Station Structure and Location
Changneung Station is expected to be located in Changneung-dong, Goyang City, near the current Changneungcheon stream. It will be a two-story underground station, with a twin island platform structure (2 platforms, 4 tracks) under consideration. The station building area is approximately 8,000㎡, and it will include a transfer parking lot and bus transfer facilities. The surrounding area will feature the central commercial district and park of Changneung New Town.
Route and Operation Plans
The Line 3 extension section is approximately 4.5 km from Jichuk Station to Changneung Station, passing through Samsong Station (existing) before arriving at Changneung Station. Train intervals are planned at 3–4 minutes during peak hours and 6–8 minutes during off-peak hours. Travel time from Changneung Station to Gangnam Station is expected to be about 40 minutes, and to Jongno 3-ga about 25 minutes. Additionally, a future transfer to the GTX-A line is under consideration, potentially making it a hub in the Seoul metropolitan area's wide-area transportation network.
Transportation Demand and Expected Effects
By around 2030, when Changneung New Town occupancy is complete, approximately 50,000 passengers per day are expected to use this station. This is projected to reduce commuting time to downtown Seoul by an average of over 20 minutes, significantly improving the residential conditions of the new town. Furthermore, station-area development is expected to boost the local economy and create jobs.
Latest Trends
In December 2024, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport ordered a detailed design service for the Line 3 extension project, including Changneung Station. In January 2025, Goyang City promoted changes to the urban plan around the station, and public opinion collection on the location of station exits and transfer facility layout is ongoing. Due to recent price increases and rising construction material costs, the total project cost may increase from the initial 450 billion KRW to 520 billion KRW, but the Ministry of Economy and Finance plans to respond using reserve funds. As of March 2025, with the first phase of Changneung New Town occupancy scheduled for the second half of 2027, construction management is being strengthened to advance the station opening to the first half of 2028.
Related Topics
- [[Seoul Subway Line 3]]
- [[Changneung New Town]]
- [[Transportation in Goyang City]]
- [[Jichuk Station]]
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