TGV South Korea, South Korea
Key Data:
Operator
Korail
Opening date
2004
Route length
431km
Gauge
1,435mm
Maximum line speed
300km/h (185mph)
Electrification:
Voltage
25kV 60Hz
Current
AC
Rolling Stock:
Type
TGV
Builder
Alstom
Fleet total
46
Power output
13,200kW
Build date
From 2000
Special Characteristics:
To be opened in stages from 2004
38% of line in tunnel
Reduction in Seoul to Pusan road traffic
French train engineering influence
935 seats per train
4min headways in peak
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