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Electric multiple unit

Daewoo 5000

Built by Hyundai Rotem, Daewoo

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
4,400 kW
5,900 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1996–2006

Overview of the Daewoo 5000

Discover the 5000 series EMU, a robust electric multiple unit that served the Korea Railroad Corporation, also known as Korail 5000.

Built by Hyundai Rotem and Daewoo between 1996 and 2006, this train operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

It boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and utilizes advanced electric systems, including 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 1.5 kV DC, delivering a substantial power output of 4400 kW.

This locomotive exemplifies South Korean railway engineering, blending reliability and efficiency for passenger transport.

Explore the capabilities of the 5000 series, a testament to optimized design and powerful performance on the rails.

Daewoo 5000 technical specifications

Value
Built byHyundai Rotem, Daewoo · 1996–2006
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output4,400 kW5,900 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Daewoo 5000

Railway companies that have operated the 5000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Korea Railroad CorporationKorail 5000South Korea

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