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| ITX-Cheongchun | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Service type | Limited express (Higher-speed rail) |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | South Korea |
| First service | February 28, 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Korail |
| Route | |
| Line(s) used | Gyeongchun Line,Jungang line,Gyeongwon Line |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)standard gauge |
| Operating speed | 198 km/h (123 mph) |
Intercity Train eXpress-Cheongchun (ITX-Cheongchun;Korean: ITX-청춘) is a class of train operated byKorail, the national railroad of South Korea, introduced on February 28, 2012.ITX-Cheongchun is the successor of the Gyeongchun LineMugunghwa-ho which operated until December 2010. It is the onlyLimited express in Korea, and offers services comparable to those in Japan. In fact, it is known to benchmark Japan's Limited express. Korea's first double-decker coach ran on this line. This train connectsSeoul,Guri,Namyangju,Gapyeong andChuncheon. ITX-Cheongchun trains have an average speed of 180 kilometers per hour.
After the abolition of the Gyeongchun LineMugunghwa-ho, which ran until December 2010, theITX-Cheongchun Limited express has been in service since February 28, 2012.
As of July 9, 2021,ITX Cheongchun operates 18 round trips weekdays, 30 round trips Saturdays, 27 round trips Sundays and public holidays. All trains operate on the Gyeongchun Line, Gyeongwon Line, and Jungang Line.
【Yongsan】 -Oksu -Wangsimni - 【Cheongnyangni】 - (Sangbong) - (Toegyewon) - (Sareung) -Pyeongnaehopyeong - (Maseok) -Cheongpyeong - 【Gapyeong】 -Gangchon - 【Namchuncheon】 - 【Chuncheon】
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | 2F reserved 1F Non-reserved | 2F reserved 1F Non-reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved |
| Facilities | Bicycle stand | Wheelchair space / Toilet | Toilet | Bicycle stand |
There are standing seats near the entrance door.1F Non-reserved seats for Car No.4 and No.5 are open only on weekdays and reserved seats are on weekends. Tickets are divided into reserved, non-reserved and standing seats.The rolling stock was manufactured byHyundai Rotem;[1]
seats in 2+2 abreast configuration. Seat pitch is 980 mm (39 in).
 passenger train services ofKorail | ||
|---|---|---|
| High-speed rail :KTX (KTX lines and services) |
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| Limited express : ITX | ||
| Inter-city rail | ||
| Tourist train (Korail Tourist train Services) | ||
| Rapid transit &Commuter rail | ||
| Discontinued Trains | ||