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Installation Construction of Escalators at Exit 3 of Busan Gyo-dae Station
Approval of the project plan for the facility improvement construction at Gyo-dae Station of the Busan Urban Railway, urban management plan (urban railway)
Two new escalators will be added to Gyo-dae Station of Busan’s Urban Railway Line 1.
The city of Busan announced on July 2 that it has approved the revised construction plan for facility improvements at Gyo-dae Station and publicized the urban management plan and topographic map.
Construction for the facility improvements at Gyo-dae Station in Busan is underway. This project includes the installation of two escalators outside Exit 3 and a reduction in the station area by 134㎡ to a total of 7,349.9㎡.
The Busan Transportation Corporation executes this under the name 'Facility Improvement Construction at Busan Urban Railway Gyo-dae Station,' scheduled to occur from 2025 to 2027. This change is part of efforts to enhance user convenience and create a pleasant environment.
Detailed services for project promotion are currently underway. In August of last year, a 'Ground Investigation around Exit 3 of Gyo-dae Station' service was commissioned to assess structural stability. Furthermore, in May of this year, additional work to improve the escalator safety devices was also commissioned for design enhancement.
According to data from the Busan Transportation Corporation, the average number of passengers using Busan’s urban railway daily is about 900,000. Additionally, 99% of stations have a '1 Station 2 Lines' system with two or more exits and elevators.
The 4th Plan for Improving Accessibility for Transportation-Disadvantaged People from 2022 to 2026 sets "Implementation of a Barrier-Free Transportation Environment" as a key goal. The improvement of Gyo-dae Station will be carried out in line with this policy direction.
According to the 'Annual Status of Elevator and Escalator Installation' data disclosed in 2024, there are currently 649 escalators operating in Busan’s urban railway stations. Additional installations are scheduled for this year, with the escalators at Exit 3 of Gyo-dae Station being a prominent example. Such facility expansion will contribute to enhancing user convenience.
After the completion of the project, the convenience of Exit 3 of Gyo-dae Station is expected to significantly improve. In particular, passengers accompanying elderly people and those with disabilities will find it much easier to access the station.
This will enhance the mobility of transportation-disadvantaged people and is expected to increase foot traffic in the surrounding business area. Additionally, a reduction in the risk of accidents is also anticipated.
Announcement No. 2025-261 of Busan Metropolitan City
Approval of the project plan for the facility improvement construction at Gyo-dae Station of Busan Urban Railway,
Decision (change) of the urban management plan (urban railway) and announcement of the topographic map
For Gyo-dae Station of Busan Urban Railway, which was approved for project plan changes by Busan Metropolitan City Announcement No. 2019-233 (August 21, 2019), the installation of escalator facilities is aimed at improving passenger accessibility and transportation convenience for disadvantaged individuals. In accordance with Articles 7 and 46 of the Urban Railway Act, and Articles 7 and 28 of its Enforcement Decree, we announce the approval and announcement of the project plan changes, along with the preparation and announcement of the urban management plan (urban railway) decision (change) and topographic map in accordance with the provisions of Articles 32 and 27 of the National Land Planning and Use Act, and Article 8 and its Enforcement Decree Article 7 concerning the Basic Law on Land Use Regulation.
2025. 7. 2.
The Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City
1. Location and Change Details of the Project Plan
a. Location
○ Busan Urban Railway Line 1 Gyo-dae Station (344-66 Geojae-dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan)
b. Changes to the project plan
○ Installation of convenience facilities: 2 escalators (E/S) outside Exit 3
2. Type and Name of the Project
a. Type: Urban Railway Project
b. Name: Facility Improvement Construction at Busan Urban Railway Gyo-dae Station
3. Address and Name of the Project Executing Authority
a. Address: 20 Beomcheon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
b. Name: President of Busan Transportation Corporation
4. Duration of the Project:
2025 - 2027
5. Notice of the urban management plan (urban railway) decision (change) and topographic map announcement in accordance with Articles 30, 32 of the National Land Planning and Use Act and Article 8 of the Basic Law on Land Use Regulation, and Article 7 of the Enforcement Decree
◦ Railway (Gyo-dae Station) decision (change) statement
| Category | Facility Name | Facility Description | Location | Length (m) | Area (㎡) | Initial Determination Date | Remarks | ||
| Starting Point | Ending Point | Main Surrounding Area | |||||||
| Existing | Railway (Busan Subway Line 1) | Urban Railway (Gyo-dae Station) | - | Area of 344-66 Geojae-dong, Yeonje-gu | - | 190 | 7,483.9 | Announcement No. 16 (February 1, 1982) | |
| Change | Railway (Busan Subway Line 1) | Urban Railway (Gyo-dae Station) | - | Area of 344-66 Geojae-dong, Yeonje-gu | - | 190 | 7,349.9 | Area reduction of 134.0㎡ | |
◦ Reasons for the decision (change) of the railway (Gyo-dae Station)
| Facility Name | Location | Details of Convenience Facility Installation | Reason for Change | Remarks |
| Urban Railway (Busan Subway Line 1 Gyo-dae Station) | Area of 344-66 Geojae-dong, Yeonje-gu | ◦ Change of entrance facility - Exit 3: Stairs → Escalator◦ Area change (reduction of 134.0㎡) - 7,483.9㎡ → 7,349.9㎡ | ◦ Area change due to escalator installation for improved accessibility for urban railway users and convenience for disadvantaged individuals◦ Adjustment of urban planning facility decision lines according to facility planning |
Classification
Announcement
Agency Classification
City
Agency
Busan Metropolitan City
Announcement No.
No. 2025-261
Title
Approval of the project plan for the facility improvement construction at Busan Urban Railway Gyo-dae Station, urban management plan (urban railway)
Date
2025-07-02
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How many escalators will be installed at Exit 3 of Busan Gyo-dae Station?
Two escalators will be added at Exit 3 of Busan Gyo-dae Station.
In accordance with Busan Metropolitan City Announcement No. 2025-261, two escalators will be newly installed outside Exit 3 of Gyo-dae Station on Busan Urban Railway Line 1. This project will take place from 2025 to 2027 and is part of facility improvements aimed at enhancing passenger convenience.
Q. What is the duration of the facility improvement construction at Busan Gyo-dae Station and who is the executing agency?
The project period is from 2025 to 2027, and it is executed by the Busan Transportation Corporation.
The facility improvement construction at Busan Gyo-dae Station is organized by the Busan Transportation Corporation and is scheduled to take place over approximately three years from 2025 to 2027. During this period, facility improvements such as the installation of escalators and adjustments to the station area will be made.
Q. What convenience improvements are expected from the facility improvement at Gyo-dae Station?
The upgrades to Gyo-dae Station will significantly enhance accessibility for the elderly and disabled.
This facility improvement will lead to the installation of escalators, allowing easier access to the subway station for the elderly, people with disabilities, and other transportation-disadvantaged individuals. Moreover, it is expected to reduce safety risks and increase foot traffic in the surrounding area as part of a policy aimed at creating a barrier-free transportation environment.
Q. What changes will occur to the station area as a result of the Gyo-dae station upgrade project?
The station area will be reduced by 134㎡, adjusting to a total of 7,349.9㎡.
The facility improvement construction plan includes a reduction of the station area by 134㎡, resulting in an adjusted total station area of 7,349.9㎡. This is part of the rearrangement of space for facility improvements such as escalator installation.
Q. What safety preparations have been made prior to this project?
Ground investigations and improvements to escalator safety devices have been initiated.
In August of last year, ground investigations around Exit 3 were conducted to assess structural safety, and in May of this year, additional work for safety device improvements of the escalators was commissioned. This is a necessary procedure to ensure safety during facility improvements.
