KTX-Eum explained
| KTX-Eum |
| Imagealt: | KTX-Eum at Cheongnyangni Station |
| Interiorimage: | KTX-EUM First Class(2021.01.26).jpg |
| Interiorcaption: | First class interior |
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai Rotem |
| Factory: | Changwon, South Korea |
| Family: | Korea Train Express |
| Yearconstruction: | 2019–present |
| Yearservice: | 2021–present |
| Numberconstruction: | 84 vehicles (14 sets) |
| Numberbuilt: | 114 vehicles (19 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 114 vehicles (19 sets) |
| Formation: | 6 cars per trainset
TC1-M'1-M1-M2-M'2-TC2- TC - Trailer Control car
- M - Motor car
- M' - Motor car with Pantograph
|
| Capacity: | 381 passengers |
| Operator: | Korail |
| Lines: | |
| Carbody: | Aluminium |
| Trainlength: | 150.5frac=16NaNfrac=16 |
| Carlength: | TC 26.25abbr=onNaNabbr=on
M, M' 23.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on |
| Width: | 3.15frac=16NaNfrac=16 |
| Doors: | 4 per car, 2 per side (trailer cars)
2 per car, 1 per side (intermediate cars) |
| Traction: | IGBT-VVVF |
| Traction Motors: | Three-phase AC induction motor |
| Powersupply: | Overhead Catenary |
| Electricsystem: | 25 kV/60 Hz AC |
| Collectionmethod: | Pantograph |
| Brakes: | Eddy current, regenerative, rheostatic, disc, air |
| Safety: | ATS, ERTMS (Ansaldo), TVM-430 |
| Coupling: | Scharfenberg |
| Multipleworking: | Yes |
The KTX-Eum (formerly known as EMU-260) or Korail Class 150000 is a South Korean high-speed electric multiple unit train manufactured by Hyundai Rotem and operated by Korail. The word 'eum' in Korean means 'uniting through connection'. This name was selected by members of the public, and expresses the desire to connect regions, people, and happiness through trains.[1]
History
After the development of the prototype HEMU-430X train, Hyundai-Rotem and Korail signed an agreement in June 2016 to supply high-speed electric multiple units, the first of its kind in South Korea in commercial service (the HEMU-430X is also an electric multiple unit, but it is not for service and mass production). The original order was for five six-car units,[2] but an additional order for 14 six-car units was placed in December 2016; both orders were scheduled for delivery from 2020 to 2021.[3] [4]
In September 2016, Korail held a public contest for the design of the new models.[5] [6] In 2017, a mockup of the chosen design was exhibited to the public to promote the train and receive feedback.[7] On November 4, 2019, the first set was delivered to Korail.[8] [9]
In August 2020, Korail held a public competition for the name of the new model, which at the time was known as the EMU-260.[10] The model was officially renamed "KTX-Eum" (KTX-이음) in October 2020, after Korail filed patent trademark with the Korean Intellectual Property Office.[11]
On January 4, 2021, the train entered service on Jungang Line operating between the electrified section of Cheongnyangni and Andong.[12]
On July 13, 2021, Korail announced the train will be introduced on Gangneung Line from August 1, replacing KTX-Sancheon which would be redeployed to other KTX lines.[13] [14]
Design
Technology incorporated in these trains is derived from the experimental HEMU-430X train previously tested by Korail. The KTX-Eum will feature the same design as EMU-320 trains, but the formation will consist of six cars as opposed to eight cars. Unlike KTX trains, the KTX-Eum uses distributed traction with driving trailers at each end and six powered intermediate cars as opposed to a traction head configuration.[15]
Interior
Unlike KTX trains, the seats on KTX-Eum feature more leg room, wider armrests, USB ports, wireless charging pads, and entertainment displays similar to inflight entertainment systems found on aircraft. In addition, every seat is aligned with the window.
Fleet List
, the fleet is as follows:
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kim. Hae-yeon. 2021-05-19. New high-speed train service connects Seoul to Andong in two hours. live. 2021-05-27. The Korea Herald. en. May 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210529120238/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210519000250.
- Web site: Korail orders high-speed trains from Hyundai-Rotem. International Railway Journal. May 23, 2016. August 23, 2020. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225053453/https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/high-speed/korail-orders-high-speed-trains-from-hyundai-rotem/. live.
- Web site: Korail orders 84 high-speed EMUs. International Railway Journal. January 3, 2017. August 23, 2020. May 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190504064722/https://www.railjournal.com/regions/asia/korail-purchases-84-high-speed-emus-from-hyundai/. live.
- Web site: Hyundai Rotem. Company. 시속 421km로 달리다! 동력분산식 고속차량 '해무' HEMU-430X. November 4, 2019. November 8, 2017. Hyundai Rotem Blog. ko. Running at 421 kilometers per hour! Distributed Power High Speed Vehicle 'Marine' HEMU-430X. November 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191104235436/https://blog.hyundai-rotem.co.kr/62. live.
- Web site: Notice - Power Dispersion High Speed Vehicle Design Preference Survey (~9.15). Korail. ko. November 6, 2019. November 17, 2020. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225053454/http://info.korail.com/mbs/www/jsp/board/view.jsp?spage=1&boardId=9863273&boardSeq=14466865&mcategoryId=&id=www_040500000000. live.
- Web site: 국내 최초로 동력분산식 고속열차 도입?. Naver. ko. November 9, 2016. August 23, 2020. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225053521/https://m.blog.naver.com/syjung0308/220810542706. live.
- Web site: 2020년 도입되는 차세대 고속열차! 출고식을 앞둔 EMU-250. Hyundai Rotem Blog. ko. August 8, 2019. August 23, 2020. August 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812043738/https://blog.hyundai-rotem.co.kr/344. live.
- Web site: Korail takes delivery of first Hyundai Rotem EMU-250 trainset. Railway Gazette International. November 6, 2019. August 23, 2020. December 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202214127/https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/korail-takes-delivery-of-first-hyundai-rotem-emu-250-trainset/55030.article. live.
- Web site: Hyundai Rotem delivers first EMU-250 trainset to Korail. Railway Technology. November 6, 2019. August 23, 2020. January 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210108200430/https://www.railway-technology.com/news/hyundai-rotem-delivers-first-emu-250-trainset-to-korail/. live.
- Web site: KTX는 무슨 뜻일까? 우리나라 기차 이름에 숨은 의미는?!. Hyundai Rotem Blog. ko. November 26, 2020. December 20, 2020. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225053508/https://blog.hyundai-rotem.co.kr/522. live.
- Web site: [단독] 한국철도, 차세대 KTX 열차명 'KTX-이음' 확정]. dailysmart.co.kr. ko. November 18, 2020. December 20, 2020. November 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130174306/http://www.dailysmart.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=35939. live.
- Web site: S. Korea's high-speed electrical train 'KTX-Eum' makes commercial debut.. Aju Business Daily. Lim Chang-won. January 4, 2021. January 5, 2021. January 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122035537/https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20210104192114611. live.
- Web site: 8월 1일부로 경전선 KTX 증편, 수서행 KTX 운행 가능해. From August 1st, the Gyeongjeon Line KTX service will be increased, and the KTX service bound for Suseo will be available.. Naver. Asia Economy. ko. Park Sae-yan. July 13, 2021. July 26, 2021. July 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210726074541/https://news.naver.com/main/read.naver?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=102&oid=277&aid=0004936860. live.
- Web site: 무궁화호 '최후 야간열차' 폐지...강릉 가는 길은 더 쾌적. Abolition of Mugunghwa's 'Last Night Train' ... The road to Gangneung is more pleasant. Naver. OhmyNews. ko. Park Jang-sik. July 13, 2021. July 26, 2021. July 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210726074538/https://news.naver.com/main/read.naver?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=102&oid=047&aid=0002319732. live.
- Web site: 현대로템 EMU-250 비교분석! 기존 고속열차와 어떻게 다를까?. Hyundai Rotem Blog. ko. November 15, 2019. August 23, 2020. September 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918104235/https://blog.hyundai-rotem.co.kr/377. live.
