| Korail Class 210000 | |
|---|---|
Korail Class 210000 at Jochiwon Station | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Rotem |
| Built at | Changwon, South Korea |
| Constructed | 2013-2014 |
| Entered service | 2014 |
| Number built | 138 vehicles (23 sets) |
| Number in service | 138 vehicles (23 sets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset TC-MC-MC-TC-MC-TC
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| Fleet numbers | 01-23 |
| Capacity | 376 passengers |
| Operators | Korail |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Train length | 143.0 m (469 ft 1+15⁄16 in) |
| Car length |
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| Width | 3.15 m (10 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 3.82 m (12 ft 6+3⁄8 in) |
| Doors | 2 per car, 1 per side |
| Maximum speed |
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| Weight | 267 t (263 long tons; 294 short tons) |
| Traction system | IGBT-VVVF |
| Traction motors | Three-phase AC induction motor |
| Deceleration | from 150 to 0 km/h (93 to 0 mph) in 900 m (0.6 mi) |
| Power supply | Overhead catenary |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV/60 Hz AC |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative, air |
| Safety system(s) | ATS, ATP (Ansaldo) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Korail Class 210000, also known as the EMU-150, is a South Korean higher-speed electrical multiple unit train manufactured by Hyundai Rotem and operated by Korail on ITX-Saemaeul services since 2014.
History
In 2011, Hyundai-Rotem and Korail signed an agreement for an order of 23 six-car units, with deliveries in 2014.
On 15 October 2013, the first set was delivered to Korail.[citation needed]
The EMU-150 entered service in 2014 on ITX-Saemaeul limited-express services.
Export variant
In 2021, an order of 10 8-car trainsets was received for an export variant for Tanzania as part of its Standard Gauge Railway, with the appearance resembling this model. The trains are gradually delivered from 2024 onwards.
Fleet list in Korail
As of August 2020[update], the fleet is as follows:
| Set number | Date delivered | Status | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2013 | In Operation | |
| 02 | In Operation | ||
| 03 | In Operation | ||
| 04 | In Operation | ||
| 05 | In Operation | ||
| 06 | In Operation | ||
| 07 | In Operation | ||
| 08 | In Operation | ||
| 09 | In Operation | ||
| 10 | In Operation | ||
| 11 | In Operation | ||
| 12 | In Operation | ||
| 13 | In Operation | ||
| 14 | In Operation | ||
| 15 | In Operation | ||
| 16 | In Operation | ||
| 17 | In Operation | ||
| 18 | In Operation | ||
| 19 | In Operation | ||
| 20 | In Operation | ||
| 21 | In Operation | ||
| 22 | In Operation | ||
| 23 | In Operation |
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Project Record - ITX-Saemaeul Intercity EMU". Hyundai Rotem. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "홍보센터 > 기차소개 > 일반열차 > ITX-새마을 - 한국철도공사". Korail (in Korean). Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ a b "새마을호 아듀…ITX-새마을은 달릴까?". G ENews (in Korean). 23 August 2020. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
- ^ "Hyundai Rotem to supply EMUs and locomotives to Tanzania". International Railway Journal. 6 July 2021. Archived from the original on 28 March 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "Hyundai Rotem's locomotives and trainsets for TRC". RAILMARKET.com. 2023-08-04. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Tanzania's SGR charges ahead with arrival of modern trains". The Citizen. 2024-04-03. Archived from the original on 2024-04-04. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
