Daejeon Metro Line 2
Overview
Daejeon Metro Line 2 is a circular tram (streetcar) line being promoted by Daejeon Metropolitan City. It is planned to connect with the existing Line 1 (subway) to alleviate traffic congestion in downtown Daejeon and innovate the public transportation system. The total length is approximately 38.9 km, with 45 stations, and as of 2025, design and administrative procedures are underway ahead of construction. This line will circulate through major administrative, commercial, and residential areas of Daejeon, particularly connecting key hubs such as Seodaejeon Station, Government Complex Daejeon, Yuseong Hot Springs, and Daejeon Station.
Main Content
1. Route Overview and Features
- Type: Ground-level tram (streetcar) system, operating on dedicated tracks installed on existing roads. This offers advantages such as lower construction costs compared to subways and enhanced urban aesthetics and accessibility.
- Route Length: Approximately 38.9 km (circular line)
- Number of Stations: 45 (including transfer stations)
- Transfer Stations: Transfer possible with Line 1 at four locations: Daejeon Station (Line 1), Seodaejeon Station (Line 1·KTX), Government Complex Daejeon (Line 1), and Yuseong Hot Springs (Line 1).
- Vehicles: Planned to introduce catenary-free trams (battery charging method), operating without overhead wires to preserve the urban landscape.
2. Background and Necessity
Daejeon's Line 1 (subway) operates only on an east-west axis, leaving north-south and circular transportation weak. In particular, bus traffic congestion in the city center was severe, and movement between key hubs such as Daejeon Station, Seodaejeon Station, and Yuseong was inconvenient. Line 2 is designed as a circular line to solve these problems, planned to connect all of Daejeon within one hour. Additionally, trams are an eco-friendly transportation mode, aligning with carbon emission reduction goals.
3. Construction Plan and Budget
- Total Project Cost: Approximately 1.2 trillion KRW (shared between national and city funds)
- Project Period: Construction scheduled to begin in 2025, with a target opening in 2030 (originally planned for 2023, but delayed due to administrative procedures)
- Funding: Received approval for the urban railway master plan from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (2022) and passed the preliminary feasibility study by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (2023). Design work is currently underway.
4. Major Stops
- Seodaejeon Station (transfer to Line 1·KTX) → Government Complex Daejeon (transfer to Line 1) → Yuseong Hot Springs (transfer to Line 1) → Daejeon Station (transfer to Line 1) → Jungang-ro → Eunhaeng-dong → Tanbang-dong → Dunsan-dong → Seodaejeon Station (circular)
- Additionally, it passes major facilities such as Daejeon City Hall, Daejeon Complex Terminal, Daejeon University, Chungnam National University, and KAIST.
5. Expected Effects
- Transportation Innovation: Expected to reduce travel time within Daejeon by 30% through a transfer system linked with Line 1.
- Economic Revitalization: Increase in commercial and real estate values around tram stations, job creation.
- Environmental Improvement: 40% reduction in carbon emissions compared to buses and cars, improved air quality.
- Tourism Promotion: Enhanced accessibility to tourist attractions such as Yuseong Hot Springs, Daejeon Station, and Expo Science Park.
Latest Trends
As of December 2024, Daejeon City is finalizing the detailed design for Line 2 and proceeding with administrative procedures aiming for construction start in the first half of 2025. In January 2025, consultations with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport resulted in adjustments to some station locations and the selection of a vehicle depot site. In particular, as battery charging technology for catenary-free trams has stabilized, maintenance costs are expected to be reduced by 20% compared to the existing overhead wire method. Additionally, Daejeon City is reviewing optimization plans to advance the opening date from 2030 to 2029. Meanwhile, some civic groups have expressed concerns that the tram could cause vehicle congestion by occupying road space, and Daejeon City plans to respond by improving traffic signal systems and securing dedicated lanes.
Related Topics
- [[Daejeon Metro Line 1]]
- [[Tram]]
- [[Transportation in Daejeon]]
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