The new KTX-Cheong-Ryong train boasts impressive features, with eight cars capable of reaching speeds up to 320 km/h and accommodating up to 550 passengers during peak hours, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

a new high-speed train
Photo: Hyundai Rotem

This technological feat is the result of years of work, starting in 2016.

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Despite some setbacks, including noise issues discovered in 2021, Hyundai Rotem has delivered an innovative train to the market, meeting the highest standards of comfort and safety.

Plans are in place to introduce 17 more units into operation by 2027, reflecting growing interest in modern technology and the development of railway infrastructure in South Korea.

This new train will play a crucial role in the country’s public transportation system, accelerating passenger movement and contributing to economic and tourism development.

Photo: Hyundai Rotem

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