The Intercity Train eXpress-Saemaeul (ITX-Saemaeul; ) are a class of higher-speed trains 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 maximum speed of 150 kilometers per hour. While they are faster than the Mugunghwa-ho trains, they are still slower than the high-speed KTX. The name was taken from the Saemaul Undong after a public competition to determine the new train's name.
Lines served
RouteSectionRound trip countTrain numberEstimated timeGyeongbu LineSeoul - Busan 7 times a day 1001~10144 hours and 30 minutesGyeongjeon LineSeoul - Jinju2 times a day1031~10345 hours 20 minutesHonam LineYongsan - Mokpo2 times a day1061~10644 hours 30 minutesGwangju LineYongsan - Gwangju4 times a day1071~10784 hoursJeolla LineYongsan - Yeosu Expo2 times a day1081~10844 hours and 30 minutes
Stops Stations served Stations in bold are required stops. Gyeongbu Line (SeoulーBusan): Seoul, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan, Jochiwon, Daejeon, Yeongdong, Gimcheon, Gumi, Waegwan, Daegu, Dongdaegu, Gyeongsan, Cheongdo, Miryang, Mulgeum, Gupo, Busan
Gyeongjeon Line (SeoulーJinju): Seoul, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan, Jochiwon, Daejeon, Gimcheon, Gumi, Waegwan, Daegu, Dongdaegu, Gyeongsan, Cheongdo, Miryang, Jinyeong, Changwonjungang, Changwon, Masan, Haman, Jinju
Honam Line (YongsanーMokpo): Yongsan, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan, Jochiwon, Seodaejeon, Gyeryong, Nonsan, Ganggyeong, Iksan, Gimje, Sintaein, Jeongeup, Jangseong, GwangjuSongjeong, Naju, Hampyeong, Illo, Mokpo
Gwangju Line (YongsanーGwangju): Yongsan, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan, Jochiwon, Seodaejeon, Gyeryong, Nonsan, Ganggyeong, Iksan, Gimje, Sintaein, Jeongeup, Jangseong, Gwangju
Jeolla Line (YongsanーYeosu Expo): Yongsan, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan, Seodaejeon, Gyeryong, Nonsan, Ganggyeong, Iksan, Jeonju, Namwon, Gokseong, Guryegu, Suncheon, Yeocheon, Yeosu Expo
Jungang line (CheongnyangniーAndong): Cheongnyangni, Deokso, Yangpyeong, Yongmun, Jipyeong, Seokbul, Ilsin, Maegok, Yangdong, Samsan, Seowonju, Wonju, Bongyang, Jecheon, Danyang, Punggi, Yeongju, Andong
Rolling stock
Korail Class 210000 (since October 2014)
Formations 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 by Hyundai Rotem.
Interior Seats are laid out in a 2+2 abreast configuration. Seat pitch is .
References
External links About ITX-Saemaeul (Korail)