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Seoul Metropolitan Subway rolling stock

There are many types of trains in Seoul but they are usually similar to each other. Typically, train cars have four doors on each side. In between the doors are rows of either cushioned or non-cushioned seats for 7 people, except for the outer ends of each wagon where there are smaller rows of seats for 3 people, marked for the use by the elderly, disabled passengers, and pregnant women.

Contents

This list focuses primarily on trains that run on the 9 urban subway lines in Seoul, the wide-area commuter rail lines integrated into the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, and the AREX airport railroad. The list does not, however, include rolling stock used on the Incheon Subway and light metro systems such as the U Line or EverLine.

Emergency procedures

Each train has at least one fire extinguisher and options for opening the door in an emergency. A SOS phone is placed in most cars operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, and all new rolling stock.

Help for English Speakers

All trains in Seoul have both English and Korean announcements regarding each train stop. In addition, a map displays their names in both Korean and English characters. Many trains also have a LED display above a door or in the middle of the train car that displays information in Korean and English, though many side signs have been removed from trains due to their reduced visibility with the advent of platform screen doors. Some of the newest trains feature LCD screens above the doors or the middle of the train that display short commercials and station information.

Active

All trains are 19.6 meters in length, 3.12 meters in width, and 3.8 meters in height. Newer trains operated by Seoul Metro are usually given the same number as the trains they are intended to replace.

SMRT

All SMRT trains are equipped with an ATO (Automatic Train Operation) system. However, there is always a driver on board in case of failure of the ATO system. Second batched trains use VVVF inverters, while first batch uses ABB-GTO

Line 5

  • SMRT 5000-series
  • 1st batch (trains 5-01~5-46), manufactured 1994-1995 by Hyundai Precision
  • 2nd batch (trains 5-47~5-76), manufactured 1996-1997 by Hyundai Precision

    • Line 6

  • SMRT 6000-series (trains 6-01~6-41), manufactured 1999-2000 Hyundai Precision
  • Train 6-05 is currently assigned to Line 7.

    • Line 7

  • SMRT 7000/8000-series
  • 1st generation (trains 7-01~7-17), manufactured 1995-1997 by Daewoo Heavy Industries
  • 2nd generation (trains 7-18~7-63), manufactured 1999-2000
  • SMRT SR trains (trains 7-64~7-70), manufactured 2011-2012 by Hyundai Rotem

    • Line 8

  • SMRT 7000/8000-series
  • 1st generation (trains 8-01~8-15), manufactured 1995-1996 by Daewoo Heavy Industries
  • 2nd generation (trains 8-16~8-20), manufactured 1999
  • Former trains 8-21~8-22 were used to create newer cars for train 7-51 and to create train 7-63. One car was repurposed into a mockup of the SR train.

    • Seoul Metro Line 9 Corporation (Metro 9)

    Seoul Metro (Line 9 Corporation) 9000-series

  • First batch (2008) - trains 01-24 (4 cars each)
  • Second batch (2011) - trains 25-36 (4 cars each)
  • Third batch (2016) - trains 37-45 (6 cars each - trains 39-44 currently 4 cars long)

    • NeoTrans Co. Ltd.

  • Sin Bundang Line - D000 series
  • VVVF inverter controlled electric car (20 trains)
  • These trains are all ATO operated, which means that it is controlled by a computer system on board the train (Driverless operation), manufactured by Hyundai Rotem.

    • Korail Airport Railroad Co., Ltd.

  • AREX 1000 series
  • VVVF inverter controlled electric car
  • AREX 2000 series
  • VVVF inverter controlled electric car

    • References

    Seoul Metropolitan Subway rolling stock Wikipedia
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