KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government
No Result
View All Result
KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform
No Result
View All Result
Home South Korea

South Korea Launches Low-Carbon Bullet Train KTX-Eum

 1,850 total views,  1 views today

James Jung by James Jung
PUBLISHED: January 5, 2021 UPDATED: January 6, 2021
in South Korea, Tech Industry, transport
0
South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.
South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.

South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.

South Korea introduced the KTX-Eum, a low-carbon bullet train in Wonju, Gangwon Province. KTX-Eum is a high-speed electrical train managed by Korea Railroad Corporation and manufactured by Hyundai Rotem.

President Moon Jae-in gave a speech during the KTX-Eum launch and participated in the test run. Moon said that the low-carbon, environment-friendly bullet train represents South Korea’s advancements towards becoming a leading country.

“This year will mark the first year of the nation’s adoption of low-carbon, eco-friendly trains,” President Moon announced. “Ultimately, Korea will become a powerhouse in the field of high-end transport infrastructure by adopting advanced technologies into our railways, roads, airports, and ports overall.”

South Korea’s first electric multiple unit train has a maximum speed of 260 (162 miles) kilometers per hour. The KTX-Eum has no separate locomotive and incorporates self-propelled cars powered by electricity. The manufacturers equipped the train with an enhanced brake and acceleration system.

Unlike earlier high-speed train models, the KTX-Eum features better armrests and legroom, USB ports, Internet connection, and charging stations. It only discharges 70 percent of the emissions from diesel-powered trains.

The distributed power train is designed to help reduce carbon emissions in railway travels. It has the capacity to accommodate up to 381 passengers. Starting this Tuesday, the six-car unit train will run from Wonju in Gangwon Province to Jecheon in Chungcheongbuk Province.

Sustainable energy and transport                                    

Releasing the new bullet train is part of the country’s “Green New Deal,” which involves advanced technology investments. The Green New Deal targets to implement the use of renewable energy and establish low-carbon operations in South Korea.

“We will replace all diesel passenger trains with the KTX-Eum by 2029 and establish eco-friendly railway transport nationwide,” President Moon said. “By doing that, we will cut 70,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, which is equivalent to planting 10 million pine trees, and advance to a carbon neutral society.”

Additionally, the South Korean President announced plans to expand South Korea’s railway technology and networks to aid further regional developments. The railway expansion plan could speed up the commuting time throughout Seoul and other major cities by 30 minutes.

“If roads were the arteries of economic development in the 20th century for us, railways are the main arteries of economic and social development in the 21st century,” Moon stated.

Check out other must-read articles from KoreaTechToday:

  • Daelim Industrial and Hyundai E&C Wins Railway Deals in The Philippines
  • LG Display Supplies Transparent OLED Screen to China’s Subway
  • Hyundai, Naver to Take Lead in President Moon’s Korean New Deal
  • Moon Visits Hyundai’s Ulsan Site, Pledges 20Tln Won in Future Mobility
What’s your thoughts?
+1
1
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
Tags: bullet trainGreen New DealKTX-Eumlow-carbonMoon jae-inSouth Koreatrain

Related Posts

South Korea gears up to bring World Expo 2030 to Busan
South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.
South Korea

South Korea gears up to bring World Expo 2030 to Busan

March 11, 2023
South Korea to commercialize Quantum Cryptography Communications
South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.
Tech Industry

South Korea to commercialize Quantum Cryptography Communications

March 10, 2023
South Korea plans Urban Air Mobility Air Taxi services by 2025
South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.
Tech Industry

South Korea plans Urban Air Mobility Air Taxi services by 2025

February 24, 2023
Samsung headquarters
South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.
South Korea

Korea’s top 100 companies’ economic contribution soar by 20%  in 9 years

July 20, 2022
South Korea curbs tech leaks to foreign countries
South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.
South Korea

South Korea curbs tech leaks to foreign countries

February 8, 2022
Hyundai Rotem set to provide upgraded army tank variants to South Korea
South Korea introduces the KTX-Eum, the country’s first environment-friendly, low-carbon, electrical multiple unit bullet train in Gangwon Province.
South Korea

Hyundai Rotem set to provide upgraded army tank variants to South Korea

February 2, 2022
No Result
View All Result

Follow Us

FREE NEWSLETTER




PRODUCTS

Most Popular

  • 5 Best Korean to English Translation Apps

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Top South Korean Tech Products to Look Out for in 2021

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Robots to help Police Patrol in South Korea

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 5 All-Time Best Rom-Com K-Dramas to Watch

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • South Korea plans Urban Air Mobility Air Taxi services by 2025

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • SK On to introduce South Korea’s first LFP Battery Prototype

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • South Korea to commercialize Quantum Cryptography Communications

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Top Eight Promising EdTech Startup Companies in South Korea

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Netmarble subsidiary Metaverse Entertainment’s K-Pop virtual girl band MAVE has a smashing online debut

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • KT Continues to Accelerate Its ‘Digico’ Transformation

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • About Us
  • Account Page
  • application form
  • Cookie policy
  • Default Redirect Page
  • homepage
  • Login
  • login form
  • LogOut
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Register
  • Reset Password
  • Sample Page
  • Subscription Plan
  • Terms of Use
  • test
  • test
  • testpage
  • TOS Page
  • Visitor Inside User Page

Copyright © 2023 KoreaTechToday | About Us | Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Cookie Policy| Contact : press@koreatechtoday.com |

No Result
View All Result
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government

Copyright © 2023 KoreaTechToday | About Us | Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Cookie Policy| Contact : press@koreatechtoday.com |