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Diesel multiple unit

Daewoo KNR DEC

Built by Daewoo, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1969

Overview of the Daewoo KNR DEC

Discover the KNR DEC, a remarkable Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that served the Korean National Railroad.

Built by Daewoo and Nippon Sharyo in 1969, this locomotive was a vital part of South Korea's rail infrastructure.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the KNR DEC offered reliable and efficient service.

Explore the engineering and historical significance of this notable DMU, a testament to its era in rail transport.

Daewoo KNR DEC technical specifications

Value
Built byDaewoo, Nippon Sharyo · 1969
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Daewoo KNR DEC

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

OperatorClassCountry
Korean National RailroadKNR DECSouth Korea

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