© trainspo.comHyundai Rotem BTC 1000
Built by Hyundai Rotem, Nippon Sharyo
Overview of the Hyundai Rotem BTC 1000
Discover the BTC 1000, an advanced Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for efficient urban transport in South Korea.
This reliable locomotive operates on a 1435 mm gauge and was built in 1984 by Hyundai Rotem and Nippon Sharyo, serving the Busan Transportation Corporation.
With a top speed of 100 km/h, the BTC 1000 features an 8-car formation, providing ample capacity for passengers.
Each car measures 17.5 meters in length and the unit has a width of 2.75 meters, optimized for its operational environment.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the BTC 1000 ensures smooth and dependable operation, playing a key role in South Korea's public transportation network.
Hyundai Rotem BTC 1000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Hyundai Rotem, Nippon Sharyo · 1984 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 8 cars | |
| Car length | 17.5 m57 ft 5 in | |
| Width | 2.75 m9 ft 0 in |
Operators of the Hyundai Rotem BTC 1000
Railway companies that have operated the BTC 1000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Busan transportation Corporation | BTC 1000 | South Korea |
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