ITX-Saemaeul
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For the former Express-class, see Saemaeul-ho.
The Intercity Train eXpress-Saemaeul abbreviated as ITX-Saemaeul (Korean: ITX-새마을) is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea, it was introduced on May 12, 2014, to replace the Saemaeul-ho. The new ITX-Saemaeul trains have a faster average speed of 150 kilometers per hour. The name was taken from the Saemaul Undong after a public competition to determine the new train's name.[1]
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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 |
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Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Operating speed | 150 km/h (95 mph) |
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