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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo BTC 1000

Built by Hyundai Rotem, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1984

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo BTC 1000

Discover the BTC 1000, an electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the Busan Transportation Corporation in South Korea.

Built in 1984 by Hyundai Rotem and Nippon Sharyo, this robust train features an 8-car formation and operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

With a top speed of 100 km/h, the BTC 1000 is an efficient choice for urban and suburban transport needs.

Its design includes car lengths of 17.5 meters and a width of 2.75 meters, powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

The BTC 1000 stands as a testament to South Korean railway engineering, playing a vital role in enhancing mobility for the Busan region.

Nippon Sharyo BTC 1000 technical specifications

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Built byHyundai Rotem, Nippon Sharyo · 1984
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation8 cars
Car length17.5 m57 ft 5 in
Width2.75 m9 ft 0 in
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Operators of the Nippon Sharyo BTC 1000

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

OperatorClassCountry
Busan transportation CorporationBTC 1000South Korea

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