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Daewoo Korail 1000 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Daewoo Korail 1000

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hanjin, Daewoo

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
2,880 kW
3,862 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Daewoo Korail 1000

Explore the Korail 1000, a vital electric multiple unit (EMU) serving passengers in South Korea.

Built by esteemed manufacturers like Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hanjin, and Daewoo, the Korail 1000 embodies quality and reliability for the Korea Railroad Corporation.

This efficient train boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and operates in a 10-car formation with 6 powered cars, delivering a substantial 2880 kW of power.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and dual electrical systems (25 kV AC 50 Hz and 1.5 kV DC), the Korail 1000 is perfectly suited for the South Korean railway network.

Daewoo Korail 1000 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hanjin, Daewoo
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output2,880 kW3,862 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation10 cars (6M)

Operators of the Daewoo Korail 1000

Railway companies that have operated the Korail 1000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Korea Railroad CorporationKorail 1000South Korea

Daewoo Korail 1000 photos

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