© trainspo.comHyundai Rotem Seoul Metro 5000
Built by HPI, Hyundai Rotem
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | HPI, Hyundai Rotem | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 8 cars (4M4T) | |
| Car length | 19.5 m64 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 3.12 m10 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.6 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul Metro | Seoul Metro 5000 | South Korea |
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