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Busan City Establishes Draft of the 2nd Busan Metropolitan City Urban Railroad Networks Construction Plan… Ten Lines Selected for Promotion

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The Busan Metropolitan Government (Mayor Park Heong-joon) has finalized and announced the draft of the “2nd Busan Metropolitan City Urban Railroad Networks Construction Plan.”

The plan, established every 10 years under Article 5 of the Urban Railroad Act, serves as a statutory framework for the city’s metro development.

The city has set the vision of “Metro Accessible to All Busan Citizens Everywhere,” establishing four main goals and eight strategic directions.

The four main goals are: ❶Developing a metro system central to the global hub city ❷Creating a competitive green city ❸Raising the metro’s share of transportation by 10% ❹Leading balanced regional development through metro.

The eight strategic directions include: ▲Fast connections between key hubs ▲Innovative transformation of transportation policies in the old city center ▲Minimizing areas underserved by metro ▲Strengthening connections within the rail network ▲Establishing a foundation for sustainable urban development ▲Enhancing operational efficiency of the metro ▲Seamless transfers between public transit modes ▲Creating a safe and convenient user environment.

The draft plan includes 10 selected lines totaling 145.66 km that meet the selection criteria of an economic feasibility (B/C) ratio of 0.7 or higher, or a comprehensive evaluation (AHP) score of 0.5 or higher. Additionally, four candidate lines totaling 33.82 km have been proposed.

The [10 Selected Lines] are:
▲The “Busan-type Express Rail (BuTX),” connecting major hubs such as the Gadeokdo New Airport and key areas across the city
▲The “Busan Port Line,” linking Yeongdo-gu, the North Port redevelopment area, and Nam-gu
▲The “Jeonggwan Line,” connecting the Busan–Yangsan–Ulsan metropolitan rail, Jeonggwan New Town, and Jwacheon Station on the Donghae Line
▲The “Songdo Line,” connecting Jagalchi Station and Jangnim Station
▲The “Gangseo Line,” linking Myeongji Ocean City, Gangseo Eco Delta City (EDC), and Daejeo Station
▲The “Gijang Line,” connecting Anpyeong Station and the Ilgwang District
▲The “Yeonsan–Centum Line 2,” linking Yeonsan Station, Togeok, and Centum District 2
▲The “Osiria Line,” connecting Jangsan Station and the Osiria Tourist Complex
▲The “Busan Metro Line 2 Express Upgrade” and the “Busan Metro Line 1 Express Upgrade,” which are express service improvements to the existing metro lines.

The [4 Candidate Lines]—which may proceed in the future if economic feasibility is secured following urban development and transportation changes—are: ▲“Oryukdo Line” ▲“Jurye–Busan Station Connecting Line” ▲“East Busan Line” ▲“Deokcheon–Choeup–Seomyeon Line.”

Key newly proposed lines include:
▲The “Busan-type Express Rail (BuTX),” a 54.04 km hydrogen train line that will connect major hubs from east to west, including the Gadeokdo New Airport, Myeongji New Town, Busan Station, Bujeon, Centum, and Osiria. Once completed, it is expected to significantly improve connectivity between eastern and western Busan, alleviating traffic congestion and enhancing the competitiveness of the Gadeokdo New Airport as an international hub.

▲The “Busan Port Line,” a 24.21 km hydrogen tram connecting Taejongdae in Yeongdo-gu to Kyungsung University–Pukyong National University Station via Jungang Station, the North Port redevelopment area, and Gamman-dong. Sections of the route (Jung-gu’s Bupyeong-dong, Dongcheon-ro in Busanjin-gu, and Yongho-dong in Nam-gu) that were excluded from the Busan Port Line will be reconsidered for phased connection lines during the basic planning phase when the project advances.

▲The “Yeonsan–Centum Line 2,” an 8.03 km metro line connecting Centum District 2, Wondong Station, and Yeonsan Station. Operated using rubber-tired unmanned light rail (K-AGT) trains like Busan Metro Line 4, it will link Yeonsan Station (Lines 1 and 3), Wondong Station (Donghae Line), and Seokdae Station (Line 4). This line is expected to serve as critical infrastructure supporting the successful development and sustainable growth of Centum District 2, stimulate investment and corporate relocation, and improve public transportation in areas currently underserved, such as the Togeok Intersection in Yeonsan. It will also provide a new urban transportation corridor connecting Anrak-dong in Dongnae, Banyeo-dong and Jae-song-dong in Haeundae, contributing significantly to solving urban traffic issues.

The city has completed preliminary consultations with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and gathered feedback from the Busan City Council on the draft plan.

A public hearing related to this plan will be held tomorrow (May 8) at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Main Conference Room. The city plans to gather diverse opinions through expert discussions with university professors, researchers, and civic groups, as well as Q&A sessions and open forums with participants.

The city intends to reflect as much of the feedback as possible and submit an application for approval to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport by the end of May.

Mayor Park Heong-joon emphasized, “The 2nd Busan Metropolitan City Urban Railroad Networks Construction Plan is an important blueprint that will innovatively improve Busan’s public transportation system over the next 10 years,” adding, “In particular, the ‘Busan Port Line’ will be prioritized and swiftly promoted, while other projects will be implemented by comprehensively considering surrounding development conditions and economic feasibility, following procedures such as preliminary feasibility studies.”

He also expressed the city’s commitment to ensuring that all Busan citizens can enjoy metro services wherever they are, in order to realize Busan’s vision as a global hub city.