Korail Commuter Diesel Car Explained

Korail Commuter Diesel Car
Service:1996–2023
Manufacturer:Daewoo Heavy Industries
Yearconstruction:1996–1999
Yearservice:1999
Numberbuilt:131
Numberservice:10
Capacity:79–89 seats
Operator: Korail
Trainlength:209000NaN0
Width:32000NaN0
Height:42000NaN0
Wheeldiameter:8600NaN0
Wheelbase:21000NaN0
Maxspeed:1200NaN0
Engine:Cummins NT855-R4
Enginetype:Diesel
Cylindercount:6
Poweroutput:310 HP
Transmission:Voith T 211R
Hvac:TRU–0454H
Electricsystem:AC 440V

The Korail Commuter Diesel Car or CDC for short were commuter diesel multiple units in South Korea. They were introduced in 1996. But due to the aging issue of the cars, they were fully retired on 17 December, 2023. Due to the aging isue of the trains, the Sea Train ended its operation on 25 December 2023 after 16 years of service.

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