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| ITX-Saemaeul | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Service type | Inter-city rail (Higher-speed rail) |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | South Korea |
| Predecessor | Saemaeul-ho |
| First service | May 12, 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Korail |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)standard gauge |
| Operating speed | 150 km/h (95 mph) |
TheIntercity Train eXpress-Saemaeul (ITX-Saemaeul;Korean: ITX-새마을) is a class of train operated byKorail, the national railroad of South Korea, it was introduced on May 12, 2014, to replace theSaemaeul-ho. The new ITX-Saemaeul trains have a faster average speed of 150 kilometers per hour. The name was taken from theSaemaul Undong after a public competition to determine the new train's name.[1]
| Route | Section | Round trip count | Train number | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongbu Line | Seoul -Busan | 7 times a day | 1001~1014 | 4 hours and 30 minutes |
| Donghae Line | Seoul -Sinhaeundae | Monday through Friday: 1 times a day Saturday and Sunday: 2 times a day | 1021~1024 | 4 hours 50 minutes |
| Gyeongjeon Line | Seoul -Jinju | 2 times a day | 1031~1034 | 5 hours 20 minutes |
| Honam Line | Yongsan -Mokpo | 2 times a day | 1061~1064 | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Gwangju Line | Yongsan -Gwangju | 4 times a day | 1071~1078 | 4 hours |
| Jeolla Line | Yongsan -Yeosu Expo | 2 times a day | 1081~1084 | 4 hours and 30 minutes |
Seoul,Yeongdeungpo,Suwon,Pyeongtaek,Cheonan,Jochiwon,Daejeon,Yeongdong,Gimcheon,Gumi,Waegwan,Daegu,Dongdaegu,Gyeongsan,Cheongdo,Miryang,Mulgeum,Gupo,Busan
Seoul,Yeongdeungpo,Suwon,Pyeongtaek,Cheonan,Jochiwon,Daejeon,Yeongdong,Gimcheon,Gumi,Daegu,Dongdaegu,Gyeongsan,Miryang,Gupo,Bujeon,Sinhaeundae
Seoul,Yeongdeungpo,Suwon,Pyeongtaek,Cheonan,Jochiwon,Daejeon,Gimcheon,Gumi,Waegwan,Daegu,Dongdaegu,Gyeongsan,Cheongdo,Miryang,Jinyeong,Changwonjungang,Changwon,Masan,Haman,Jinju
Yongsan,Yeongdeungpo,Suwon,Pyeongtaek,Cheonan,Jochiwon,Seodaejeon,Gyeryong,Nonsan, Ganggyeong,Iksan,Gimje, Sintaein,Jeongeup,Jangseong,GwangjuSongjeong,Naju,Hampyeong, Illo,Mokpo
Yongsan,Yeongdeungpo,Suwon,Pyeongtaek,Cheonan,Jochiwon,Seodaejeon,Gyeryong,Nonsan, Ganggyeong,Iksan,Gimje, Sintaein,Jeongeup,Jangseong,Gwangju
Yongsan,Yeongdeungpo,Suwon,Pyeongtaek,Cheonan,Seodaejeon,Gyeryong,Nonsan, Ganggyeong,Iksan,Jeonju,Namwon,Gokseong,Guryegu,Suncheon,Yeocheon,Yeosu Expo
Cheongnyangni,Deokso,Yangpyeong,Yongmun,Jipyeong,Seokbul,Ilsin,Maegok,Yangdong,Samsan,Seowonju,Wonju,Bongyang,Jecheon,Danyang,Punggi,Yeongju,Andong
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 21XX09 | 21XX55 | 21XX04 | 21XX53 | 21XX52 | 21XX01 |
| Accommodation | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Reserved |
The rolling stock was manufactured byHyundai Rotem.[2]
Seats are laid out in a 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 | ||