There are many types of trains in

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but they are generally similar to each other. All Seoul Metropolitan Subway rolling stock follow the Japanese-style commuter/subway train interior layout of all-longitudinal seating with luggage racks above seats (except Line 9, Shinbundang Line and light rail lines). Typically,

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cars have four pairs of 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,

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passengers, and pregnant women. This list focuses primarily on trains that run on the 9 urban subway lines in Seoul, the wide-area

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lines integrated into the

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, and the

AREX AREX (Airport Railroad Express) is a South Korean commuter rail line that links Incheon International Airport with Seoul Station via Gimpo International Airport. The section between the two airports opened on March 23, 2007, and line was exten ...

airport railroad. The list does not, however, include rolling stock used on the

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and

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systems such as the

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EverLine EverLine is a fully automated driverless people mover line in Yongin, Seoul Capital Area connecting Everland, South Korea's most popular theme park, to Bundang Line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The system is identical to AirTrain JFK peopl ...

Features

Emergency procedures

Each train has at least one

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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

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announcements regarding each train stop. In addition, a map displays their names in both

and

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. 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.

Fleet

Seoul Metro & Korail

All cars 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. All trains on Lines 5-8 are equipped with an ATO (Automatic Train Operation) systems. However, there is always a driver on board in case of a failure in the ATO system.

Active (built before 2000)

Active (built after 2000)

All trains use VVVF inverter-based propulsion systems. Older trains generally use GTOs, while newer trains generally use IGBTs.

Retired

Seoul Metro Line 9 Corporation (Metro 9)

All trains on Line 9 are six cars long, although many were initially built with four cars. Seoul Metro (Line 9 Corporation) 9000-series * First batch (2008) – trains 01~24 ** Newer cars for extending trains to six cars built in 2018. * Second batch (2011) – trains 25~36 ** Newer cars for extending trains to six cars built in 2017. * Third batch (2016) – trains 37-45 * Fourth batch (TBD) File:Metro 9 Class 9000 EMU.jpg, 9000-series EMU for Line 9

NeoTrans Co. Ltd.

Shinbundang Line D000-series ( Hyundai Rotem): * First batch (2010-2011): D001~D012 * Second batch (2014-2015): D013~D020 These trains are controlled by ATO; they are controlled by a computer system on board the train. File:Sin Bundang Line DXLINE D000 20110726.jpg, D000 series VVVF inverter controlled EMU

Korail Airport Railroad Co., Ltd.

* AREX 1000 series ** VVVF inverter controlled electric car * AREX 2000 series ** VVVF inverter controlled electric car File:Yongyu Station.jpg, AREX 1000 series File:AREX EMU2000.jpg, AREX 2000 series

Notes

References

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