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Electric multiple unit

Hyundai Rotem Seoul Metro 5000

Built by HPI, Hyundai Rotem

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Hyundai Rotem Seoul Metro 5000

Discover the Seoul Metro 5000 series, a prominent electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the bustling South Korean capital.

Built by HPI and Hyundai Rotem, this robust train operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge and reaches a top speed of 80 km/h.

Each formation consists of 8 cars, configured as 4 motor cars and 4 trailer cars, ensuring efficient passenger transport.

With a car length of 19.5 meters, a width of 3.12 meters, and a height of 3.6 meters, the Seoul Metro 5000 is designed for urban transit.

Its electrical system utilizes 1.5 kV DC, making it a reliable component of the Seoul Metro network.

Hyundai Rotem Seoul Metro 5000 technical specifications

Value
Built byHPI, Hyundai Rotem
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation8 cars (4M4T)
Car length19.5 m64 ft 0 in
Width3.12 m10 ft 3 in
Height3.6 m11 ft 10 in

Operators of the Hyundai Rotem Seoul Metro 5000

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

OperatorClassCountry
Seoul MetroSeoul Metro 5000South Korea

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