One thing I like about S. Korea is their transportation prices are very reasonable. For over 2 hours on the train for $22 is cheap. I rode the ktx from Seoul to Busan in 2012 and it was great. Clean, fast and very smooth ride.
the railways are connected, but the railways in North Korea are poorly managed, I'm not sure if trains can go higher than 30km/h without risking an accident... Oh well it's South Korea I'm pretty sure they can fix the entire North Korean railway in mere months.
I have lived in SK for three years and it's a great country. I've been to the border twice. Trains can be hit and miss from the most basic Mugunghwa to the modern and fast KTX high speed trains. I love the fact that they are so affordable compared to Western European fares. I lived about an hour from Seoul, so would use the cheapest trains. If going to Busan or anywhere far on the high speed lines then I'd use the high speed lines
I was in South Korea last year and did the Seoul-Busan KTX journey. At the time it never dawned on me to do the DMZ tour but after seeing this I will certainly do it when I return to Seoul next year. Korea is a fascinating country isn't it, I had a great time.
Wow this is beyond crazy. I knew south korea was superior when it came to rail transport compared to europe but the first class experience seems years ahead. And the price is cheaper than second class in a lot of places in europe even with similar distances. I'm absolutely amazed.
I lived in S Korea from 2001 to late 2016 and took the KTX numerous times from Seoul to Daegu on the original main line. Always fast and efficient and so much more relaxing than driving highway 1. I like the look of the new train sets but surprised by 1st class being 2+2 as the originals are 2+1.
2+2 is not natural for 1st class, but if the fare is reasonable I think it does not matter, because we use 1's class just due to the shortage of the available seat not for the more comfortable travel because normal(2nd?) class also very good enough for a travel within several hours. I guess the difference is only the good Display and watching RUclips on it. I have a phone for RUclips watching and in Korea there is no place isolated from Internet with phone. Ye, Phone has a small size display.
@@inparkwetrust Ye, when the train travel takes more than 5 hour, the snack trolley and a coach for small cafeteria was needed, but from the time when the longest rail road in South Korea changed to KTX system( only takes 2h 30m) ,all the things that have filled my memory from kid... disappered.. just gone away..
@@kychoi2653 KTX-EUM trains are much wider than original French TGV derived KTX. I believe TGV is around 2m 90cm wide, where as KTX-EUM is around 3m 10cm wide. so it would be wide enough even with 2+2 configuration. Japan's Shinkansen is around 3m 20cm I believe.
E-um is a second fastest train in SK among active commercial trains. SK developed Hemu-430X in 2013 which runs 420Km max but it never got into service. I guess it is too fast and SK is a small country to make it commercial. However a Korean press has reported that is going to service in 2025 on new O-song to Pyeongtack line. The E-um is 260+Km train made by the tech of Hemu 430X
Well, Hemu does not really fit into rail networks in South Korea, Gyeongbu HSR has a max line speed of 350KPH with max signal speed of 300, so it cannot speed up to that fast.
I usually fast forward through the toilet section even though I know how a filthy toilet can ruin a trip or any fun experience. The toilets are Amtrak's biggest complaints so I am thrilled to see the excellent outfitted and clean handicap toilet on this train. Thanks for sharing.
South Korean KTX used to adapt French HSR technology which has a power supplement carriage as the first carriage. This new train seems to choose the technique like the rest of the world.
Thanks for excellent video. I'm going to go on both your trips later this year . Going with my daughter who's studying Korean and speaks it fluently. I may wear a badge in Korean that says "Don't ask me ask her ".
There are actually no first class seats on this train. It is a semi-high-speed train that is slower than the regular KTX, and its maximum operating speed is only 260 km/h. This is an honors cabin, one level below first class, so free bottled water and snacks are not provided.
well. in Korea, we have 2 types of HSR. 1. KTX : speed 300 km/h, 2. KTX Eum : speed between 200 ~ 250 km/h. Korean government and KORAIL call KTX Eum as semi HSR. of course, KTX Eum is cheaper than KTX. thank you for this video!
I think Korea’s railway condition really restricted the speed, even though the trains are capable of higher speed. Trains need to share railway with metro in Seoul. The speed isn’t very high outside Seoul too.
Korail, which operates ktx and rail lines, has a cumulative deficit of about $12 billion. The big reason for this deficit is that it has not raised rail fares in the past 12 years and operates lines without abolishing passengers. On the other hand, China Rail Corporation's total debt is $1 trillion and Japan's railways have been privatized, but rail fares are more than three times that of Korea.
After having watched a couple of YTvideos about train rides in SK - this country still on my list of 5TopCountries. I do hope for my own part to once again visit the country, and then of course include a train trvi😀.
[1 wrong information] Cheongnyangni Station has 4 subway(metro) lines: line 1, Gyeongui·Jungang Line, Gyeongchun Line, Suin·Bundang Line Although Cheongnyangni station has 4 subway lines, two of them(Gyeongchun Line, Suin·Bundang Line) act almost as branch or extension. You should check the arrival timing of the train before using this two lines because the train comes almost every 1~2 hours. Also, stations near seoul have lots of passengers. It's hard to lift up a platform while peoples are using them. That's why they couldn't make flat level boarding. ps. Cool Video! Nice!
The trains are high speed (260 km/h, but will be upgraded in the future). The lines they run on are sometimes high speed, sometimes upgraded lines, sometimes old lines. So the speed varies depending on the track.
Standard platform height in Korea is 550mm but they plan to switch to the higher ones that's why the new rolling stock (especially the high speed one) is built with with that in mind. Steps are just a temporary solution.
Cool video! The train amenities look great and the induction charger slots are a wonderful addition. But, did it go high-speed at some point? 2 hours for 220km is quite slow (average of 110kph, even a little under a regular speed train with lots of stops) and 5 stops on such distance is a bit disconcerting when you're used to the common stop spacing on the French or Spanish networks. Was the high-speed line unavailable that day ? Or was the high-speed stretch only further down the line after your station ?
I haven't tried it yet, thanks to you, I enjoyed it.😊 In fact, at Cheongryangri Station, you can ride a double-decker train that is not common in Korea. Itx-chungchun line (Seoul - Chuncheon)
4:23 when I went to Berlin to visit my friend, I was shocked at how much open air that train station had. Being born in LA and growing up between Seoul and Tokyo, most of the train station I’ve been to were either underground or were a part of huge buildings.
i believe the reason there is no level boarding is because these trains are using retrofitted lines that used to service older lower speed trains that were lower to the ground but i may be wrong on that
15:12 Currently, the KTX-EUM(Class 160000) has already been upped to 320kmh as of 2024, and it will be upped to 370kmh by 2027-2033, and 400-430kmh by 2034.
General structure of Korean train system in about 5 years later = EMU-150 & ITX series (Low grade) / EMU-260, EUM (Mid grade) / KTX-Sancheon (KTX 2) & EMU-320 (High grade)
Saya percaya bahwa KTx mulai beroperasi sekitar tahun 2008/2009, jarak nya kurang lebih 320km, dengan mesin pendorong di depan gerbong dan belakang gerbong, jika menggunakan EMU yang baru maka mesin pendorong harus nya berada di tengah dengan 2 mesin pendorong
@@NonstopEurotrip man i have news for you, in Indonesia, They have lane HSR from Jakarta to Bandung (142.3 km lenght) this lane open in 18 Agust this year i believe, use EMU CRF400 by China opreate max 350 km/h and 12 tunnel i believe, also eleveted and non eleveted, in this time they still prepareing in order to finish station, also try lane by EMU pessenger to safety running in order to max opreation 350 km/h
Hello from South Korea. I had never taken this train since my usual route has original KTX train. I never expected my country is introduced on this channel! Enjoyed a lot!
@@shanjida8353 Simply calculating, it is 110km/h as Cheongnyangni-Andong distance is 220km. The train runs 260km(the maximum speed) only a few minutes. The strength of KTX-eum is that power is distributed to all carts and it accelerates better than other trains. So it focuses more on reaching higher speed faster because each station locates very tight.
Dining cars have become almost nonexistent in Korail because the trips have become much shorter with faster trains. It only takes around 3 hours to the farthest cities from Seoul with the bullet train KTX.
Thank you for introducing South Korea high-speed train KTX-Eum. KTX-이음(KTX-EUM) is pronounced ii-eum. 5:00 These doors are designed for use on low and high platforms. 16:23 5:30 This electric locomotive is the 8200 series, and based on the German BR152 electric locomotive.
What a coincidence. Not only did the same DMZ tour last July but my first train journey was from Cheongnyangni -Yangpyeong on one of the new KTX trains. Did subsequent journeys from Yangpyeong -Gangneung on the new section via Pyeongchang (incredible engineering, which allowed the train to get up to proper speed) and also Seoul-Gyeongju on the older TGV style train. This vlog brought back happy memories (including the Starfield Shopping Mall tower in the distance - minute 10:15). New trains are very impressive and certainly an improvement on the older style TGV trains. Great wifi on board and the wireless phone chargers are such a good design. Many thanks for this - really enjoyed seeing it all again. 🇰🇷👍
The expansive glass train canopies are what I like most about European train stations. All balloon train sheds in USA were destroyed many many moons ago.
Took several S. Korean trains back in the early and mid 70's. Very different from today. At that time they were mostly patterned after American trains of that era.
well... they are kind of a American "colony" directly after the War... most of the economic aid came from US anyways, plus the famous _Budae Jjigae_ from "born" from the US base food surpluses...
I'm very happy to know that you've satisfied with the trip with KTX - EUM as South Korean! My favorite train in South Korea is KTX-EUM because of it's cool design and identity! And I think KTX-EUM is more appropriate to Korean Raiload Infra than KTX-1 and KTX-Sancheon(산천). Unfortunately, I've not used this fantastic highspeed train, I hope to get on this train in my winter vacation! Thank you for your great review about KTX - EUM before my first boarding. I'm looking forward to another review about the Korean raiload journey! :D
Great trip. Starting the trip with sneak peek of DMZ is something unique. That's train is modern comparing to the TGV based, but it's surprising me when they use same seating configuration between First and Second Class with the difference is legroom and in seat amenities. Like Simply Railways, really appreciate you managed well about video recording around many random people as in Eastern Asia, it's very strict about privacy. Anyway can't wait for another trip report in South Korea, especially how to going to DMZ, trying Mugunghwa, or trying other transportation as well.
Its actually called business class i think, lower than 1st class but higher than standard class, and 20% cheaper The 320kph, 8 car trains that will be introduced also has these instead of first class, and it makes sense for this because travel times are at most 2 hours and 40 minutes, and you don't really need that much comfort, while switching to business class would allow for more passenger capacity and therefore more revenue The short travel time is also why there arent any catering cars anymore too.
@@BrakeCoach Ahh I see, I was thinking about that. European train class configuration is very different than Asian countries. They make business class higher than First class. In my country, Business Class is located between Executive/First Class and Economy Class (but currently, some of Business Class replace by Premium Economy).
I'm with you about underground stations. I generally like when they're ground-level and the roads have to go over or under them. How fascinating is it that this train has WIRELESS charging?!?!?!?!
The Korean trains are doing away with dining carts due to high labor cost. It just doesn't make sense to hire a person and pay upward of $3000.00 USD and other benefit package cost additional 1000. Also, trains in Korea don't take that long. Water dispensing is all you need. And many departing train stations already have good tasting food options available.
@@NonstopEurotrip, if it's not needed, it's not needed; just buy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the station and eat on the train (make sure the food _isn't_ stinky, though [ruclips.net/video/IMfH0INMU90/видео.html]); you'll be quite fine.
I get what you mean about the dingy under-concrete platforms at Seoul, although they don't look as bad as the Stygian pit that is the platforms at Birmingham New Street for which I hold a special hatred.
@@PrograError Thanks for the info. That is making sense, hwever, the solution they came up with was not for the customer's safety first. It seems that it is just a cost-wise idea. On a rainy day, it would be scary to see that old lady, carrying luggage, stepping down.
@@khh8776 well... most of the stations seems to be covered so rain would be less of an issue... also asia values elders slightly better than westerners so most would help, plus there's staff
From January next year, the train travel time between Cheongnyangni and Andong will be reduced to 1 hour and 40 minutes. because the Jecheon-Andong section increases from 150 km/h to 260 km/h.
@@NonstopEurotrip And, from 2025 The terminal station of the Jungang Line KTX will be changed from the existing Andong Station to Bujeon Station in Busan, and the starting station will also be changed to Seoul Station, and will be operated by a composite train with the Gangneung Line KTX (separated from Seowonju Station).
well that is business class... that ktx eum260 model does not have first class... new ktx eum320(8량) will be introduce shortly and that train will have first class...
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I was fortunate to have spent 9 months working in Korea in 1999. Loved the people. Loved the food. Once a week, I flew between Seoul and Yosu on the southern tip of the peninsula in Business Class. There was less legroom than in the Second Class on this train! Have you had a chance to take the subway in Seoul during rush hour? They use push men, like you see in Japan. I once missed my exit by three stops because I literally couldn't move, it was so crowded. But then, street traffic is even worse. It once took me 2 1/2 hours in a taxi to go 6 km. I eventually just got out and walked.
Reminded me of my '83 'bullet' train trip from Tokyo to Kyoto. We clocked at 160 kph. I was young and spent my time in the bar car drinking Saki and conversing with a television writer on his way to visit his parents.
It's a good video, but I can't help but point out two things. 1. KTX-EUM is not based on TGV. KTX-EUM, the power distributed joint (multiple power type) was developed by Korea's own technology is different from KTX-1 , the power concentration (Push-Pull type) developed based on the technology of TGV Réseau. 2. The train in this video has a maximum speed of 260 km/h. It is classified as a semi-high-speed train,,In Korea. High-speed train ,common KTX, has a speed of more than 300 km/h. Thank you for your interest in KTX system.
Wonder how many phones are forgotten innthose chargers....? That Seoul stn looks alright.... largely due to ceiling height IMO. Q: was the DMZ tour an organized group affair or solo...?
I dont know why stations in SK mostly use full platform doors? Sorry to say but those doors may be OK for subway but if the station is at ground it looks unmatched.
The coaches look pretty sterile and over lit. I'm impressed by the smooth ride, but I want to experience the ride quality at 300kmh maximum speed. I can't decide whether to explore Spain, Italy or Japan next? Where ever I go it will be full speed ahead because I won't live to see high speed rail in the USA...and I don't plan on dying soon. Which is the smoothest riding high speed train you've ridden?
@samtrak1204, keep on voting Democratic _and_ writing your congressperson/senator to build more HSR (maglev for long distance cross-continental travel [New York to Los Angeles], standard steel rail HSR for corridor rail travel), and you'll be able to see it get built (also encourage others to do the same.)
Esto me hace pensar en lo caro que es viajar en los trenes japoneses y en algunos países europeos, fácil te saldría el doble de ese precio y si quieres primera clase o ejecutivo llegas a los 100 dólares o más
Korean railway technology before they developed their own is based on both french and Japanese technology. The electrification system is heavily based on Japanese technology.
Japan kind of developed the infrastructure in Korea when it was called Joseon, the SKoreans improved it and contracted the french to help with the HSR to alleviate the traffic down to Busan... and since Korea was "colony" of the imperial Japan, many things are based on that, which also seems to based on the dutch / british designs...
@@PrograError when the seoul subway was built Korea didn't have its own electrification technology. The first subway cars were imported from Hitachi and Nippon sharyo. The consortium of Hitachi and Nippon sharyo was in charge of early electrification stages too
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One thing I like about S. Korea is their transportation prices are very reasonable. For over 2 hours on the train for $22 is cheap. I rode the ktx from Seoul to Busan in 2012 and it was great. Clean, fast and very smooth ride.
Absolutely yes 😀
because their transportations are subsidized by their government 😊
DON'T lie KTX is ordinary from France TGV.
@@MM-td9wiJap monkey shut your mouth. I only know your mother is Zainichi.
@@MM-td9wi'ordinary' means 普通
you have to use 'originated'.
Stupid Japanese dont even know how to speak English😂😂
If Korea becomes reunited, we can go to EU from Seoul by train. I hope it will be realized before I go to another dimension.
One day ✌🏻
the railways are connected, but the railways in North Korea are poorly managed, I'm not sure if trains can go higher than 30km/h without risking an accident...
Oh well it's South Korea I'm pretty sure they can fix the entire North Korean railway in mere months.
I have lived in SK for three years and it's a great country. I've been to the border twice. Trains can be hit and miss from the most basic Mugunghwa to the modern and fast KTX high speed trains. I love the fact that they are so affordable compared to Western European fares. I lived about an hour from Seoul, so would use the cheapest trains. If going to Busan or anywhere far on the high speed lines then I'd use the high speed lines
Exactly yes 😄
I was in South Korea last year and did the Seoul-Busan KTX journey. At the time it never dawned on me to do the DMZ tour but after seeing this I will certainly do it when I return to Seoul next year. Korea is a fascinating country isn't it, I had a great time.
You definitely should 💪🏻
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Wow this is beyond crazy. I knew south korea was superior when it came to rail transport compared to europe but the first class experience seems years ahead. And the price is cheaper than second class in a lot of places in europe even with similar distances. I'm absolutely amazed.
Pretty good isn't it 😄
Excellent trip report. Your video is well-stabilized and sharp. Bravo.
Glad you think so! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love the reversible seats and window alignment - can't stand travelling backwards!
Definitely makes a difference ☺️
I just did Seoul-Daegu facing backwards. Facing the right way on the way back was so much nicer!
i used the KTX from seoul to busan. really enjoyed the trip!
I lived in S Korea from 2001 to late 2016 and took the KTX numerous times from Seoul to Daegu on the original main line. Always fast and efficient and so much more relaxing than driving highway 1. I like the look of the new train sets but surprised by 1st class being 2+2 as the originals are 2+1.
Thanks for sharing!
2+2 is not natural for 1st class, but if the fare is reasonable I think it does not matter, because we use 1's class just due to the shortage of the available seat not for the more comfortable travel because normal(2nd?) class also very good enough for a travel within several hours. I guess the difference is only the good Display and watching RUclips on it. I have a phone for RUclips watching and in Korea there is no place isolated from Internet with phone. Ye, Phone has a small size display.
I miss the snack trolley on train when I was a kid. It just got vanished from somepoint 😢
@@inparkwetrust Ye, when the train travel takes more than 5 hour, the snack trolley and a coach for small cafeteria was needed, but from the time when the longest rail road in South Korea changed to KTX system( only takes 2h 30m) ,all the things that have filled my memory from kid... disappered.. just gone away..
@@kychoi2653 KTX-EUM trains are much wider than original French TGV derived KTX.
I believe TGV is around 2m 90cm wide, where as KTX-EUM is around 3m 10cm wide. so it would be wide enough even with 2+2 configuration.
Japan's Shinkansen is around 3m 20cm I believe.
E-um is a second fastest train in SK among active commercial trains. SK developed Hemu-430X in 2013 which runs 420Km max but it never got into service.
I guess it is too fast and SK is a small country to make it commercial. However a Korean press has reported that is going to service in 2025 on new O-song to Pyeongtack line. The E-um is 260+Km train made by the tech of Hemu 430X
Well, Hemu does not really fit into rail networks in South Korea, Gyeongbu HSR has a max line speed of 350KPH with max signal speed of 300, so it cannot speed up to that fast.
@@joon0813
They will be build another high speed railway in.near future
I am really loving your Korean videos. More train fans should show an interest in South Korean trains!
Thank you very much! I agree 💯
Love the wireless phone charging trays. Very novel idea on a train.
Absolutely yes!!
I usually fast forward through the toilet section even though I know how a filthy toilet can ruin a trip or any fun experience. The toilets are Amtrak's biggest complaints so I am thrilled to see the excellent outfitted and clean handicap toilet on this train. Thanks for sharing.
New trains are generally very good tbh
South Korean KTX used to adapt French HSR technology which has a power supplement carriage as the first carriage. This new train seems to choose the technique like the rest of the world.
Exactly, it's much better!
@@ImmortalDokdo-pd2rh : la Corée du Sud a acheté le TGV français et l'a mis en service en 2004.
well... it's more efficient to do distributed but much easier to do loco pull-push...
@@PrograError Agree. the distributed system is easy to accelerate and decelerate, plus all cars can carry passengers.
Excellent Review on KTX.
Reviewed in detail and with warm perspective.
Thanks a lot!!
Glad you liked it!
Nádherné video. Toto video si zaslouží like. Ten vlak je nádherný. Beautiful video. This video deserves a like. That train is beautiful.
Thanks for watching 🤗
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the tip 👍🏻🫡
Thanks for the fast ride .... Felices Fiestas 🇺🇾
Happy holidays!
4:15 i prefer cheongnyangni train station over barcelona-sants because the platform is well ventilated despite it is an underground.
Agree with that!!
14:40 나의 고향 단양을 촬영하셨군요. 나는 저 산 아래동네에 살고 있습니다.
Wow 😍
Super pumped for the GTX lines to be complete and get up and running. Hopefully when I'm in South Korea again in the future they'll be complete.
Thanks for excellent video. I'm going to go on both your trips later this year . Going with my daughter who's studying Korean and speaks it fluently. I may wear a badge in Korean that says "Don't ask me ask her ".
Great idea 😂 Have fun!
There are actually no first class seats on this train. It is a semi-high-speed train that is slower than the regular KTX, and its maximum operating speed is only 260 km/h. This is an honors cabin, one level below first class, so free bottled water and snacks are not provided.
Great video !!
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
KTX Sancheon is my favourite! All are great trains! Glad you made a video on this new model.👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
well. in Korea, we have 2 types of HSR. 1. KTX : speed 300 km/h, 2. KTX Eum : speed between 200 ~ 250 km/h. Korean government and KORAIL call KTX Eum as semi HSR. of course, KTX Eum is cheaper than KTX. thank you for this video!
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Did you not see the new EMU-320??? FASTER than KTX and SRT
I wonder if they had a front facing camera showing the tracks, since they have the screens on the seats.
Unfortunately not!
Movie 13:06 is not seowonju. Just real change is Wonju station.
I think Korea’s railway condition really restricted the speed, even though the trains are capable of higher speed. Trains need to share railway with metro in Seoul. The speed isn’t very high outside Seoul too.
The Busan line is 300kmh most of the way
The Joong-ang line is double track's real between is cheongnyangni-andong, yeongcheon-moryang signal station.
@@NonstopEurotrip That's real Gyeongbu high speed railway.
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Korail, which operates ktx and rail lines, has a cumulative deficit of about $12 billion. The big reason for this deficit is that it has not raised rail fares in the past 12 years and operates lines without abolishing passengers. On the other hand, China Rail Corporation's total debt is $1 trillion and Japan's railways have been privatized, but rail fares are more than three times that of Korea.
Interesting....
After having watched a couple of YTvideos about train rides in SK - this country still on my list of 5TopCountries.
I do hope for my own part to once again visit the country, and then of course include a train trvi😀.
You definitely will enjoy it 😊
[1 wrong information]
Cheongnyangni Station has 4 subway(metro) lines: line 1, Gyeongui·Jungang Line, Gyeongchun Line, Suin·Bundang Line
Although Cheongnyangni station has 4 subway lines, two of them(Gyeongchun Line, Suin·Bundang Line) act almost as branch or extension. You should check the arrival timing of the train before using this two lines because the train comes almost every 1~2 hours.
Also, stations near seoul have lots of passengers. It's hard to lift up a platform while peoples are using them. That's why they couldn't make flat level boarding.
ps. Cool Video! Nice!
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There's been many before ☺️
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I have never been to Andong even though live in South Korea.ㅠㅠ
great video~
Thanks! 😃
Are they high speed or higher speed.i don't think they run on dedicated tracks.also the livery color is the same as odakyu 60000 series.
Currently 250kmh, raise to 300kmh. Dedicated tracks
@@NonstopEurotrip i am talking about ktx eum.
The trains are high speed (260 km/h, but will be upgraded in the future). The lines they run on are sometimes high speed, sometimes upgraded lines, sometimes old lines. So the speed varies depending on the track.
Standard platform height in Korea is 550mm but they plan to switch to the higher ones that's why the new rolling stock (especially the high speed one) is built with with that in mind. Steps are just a temporary solution.
Thanks for the information!
Cool video!
The train amenities look great and the induction charger slots are a wonderful addition.
But, did it go high-speed at some point?
2 hours for 220km is quite slow (average of 110kph, even a little under a regular speed train with lots of stops) and 5 stops on such distance is a bit disconcerting when you're used to the common stop spacing on the French or Spanish networks.
Was the high-speed line unavailable that day ?
Or was the high-speed stretch only further down the line after your station ?
It's kind of in test to prepare for 300kmh service on the mainline to Busan
I haven't tried it yet, thanks to you, I enjoyed it.😊
In fact, at Cheongryangri Station, you can ride a double-decker train that is not common in Korea.
Itx-chungchun line (Seoul - Chuncheon)
Oh cool! Interesting ☺️
ITX-청춘(Cheongchun, 靑春) means to connect 청량리Cheongnyangni and 춘천Chuncheon, but it also means youth in korean
Hello ! Thank you very much for vidéo. I love vidéo !❤
I'm glad you like it 😊
4:23 when I went to Berlin to visit my friend, I was shocked at how much open air that train station had. Being born in LA and growing up between Seoul and Tokyo, most of the train station I’ve been to were either underground or were a part of huge buildings.
Indeed yes!
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잘보고 갑니다.
Thanks for watching 🤗
Thanks for sharing another great video. Loved it as always too. Thanks.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Glad you enjoyed it🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
i believe the reason there is no level boarding is because these trains are using retrofitted lines that used to service older lower speed trains that were lower to the ground but i may be wrong on that
Even the ones with new platforms, have a big step up
Your videos never seem to fail us no matter where you go. I can see why South Korea is lot different from North Korea.
Very kind of you to say so Andrew ☺️
15:12
Currently, the KTX-EUM(Class 160000) has already been upped to 320kmh as of 2024, and it will be upped to 370kmh by 2027-2033, and 400-430kmh by 2034.
We'll see about that
the current 320kmh version is called Chungryong, not Eum.
@@느낌표-t1l cmon don’t let them know about the cringe ass name
8:54
Wow, Similar to airplane!
Excellent！
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
General structure of Korean train system in about 5 years later = EMU-150 & ITX series (Low grade) / EMU-260, EUM (Mid grade) / KTX-Sancheon (KTX 2) & EMU-320 (High grade)
Can't wait to ride some more 😉
Saya percaya bahwa KTx mulai beroperasi sekitar tahun 2008/2009, jarak nya kurang lebih 320km, dengan mesin pendorong di depan gerbong dan belakang gerbong, jika menggunakan EMU yang baru maka mesin pendorong harus nya berada di tengah dengan 2 mesin pendorong
This new train has distributed traction
@@NonstopEurotrip this good news, thank you man
@@NonstopEurotrip man i have news for you, in Indonesia, They have lane HSR from Jakarta to Bandung (142.3 km lenght) this lane open in 18 Agust this year i believe, use EMU CRF400 by China opreate max 350 km/h and 12 tunnel i believe, also eleveted and non eleveted, in this time they still prepareing in order to finish station, also try lane by EMU pessenger to safety running in order to max opreation 350 km/h
Hello from South Korea. I had never taken this train since my usual route has original KTX train. I never expected my country is introduced on this channel! Enjoyed a lot!
What is the average speed of ktx eum.i don't think they run on dedicated high speed tracks.
@@shanjida8353 Simply calculating, it is 110km/h as Cheongnyangni-Andong distance is 220km. The train runs 260km(the maximum speed) only a few minutes. The strength of KTX-eum is that power is distributed to all carts and it accelerates better than other trains. So it focuses more on reaching higher speed faster because each station locates very tight.
Thank you very much!
Dining cars have become almost nonexistent in Korail because the trips have become much shorter with faster trains. It only takes around 3 hours to the farthest cities from Seoul with the bullet train KTX.
Thank you for introducing South Korea high-speed train KTX-Eum.
KTX-이음(KTX-EUM) is pronounced ii-eum.
5:00 These doors are designed for use on low and high platforms. 16:23
5:30 This electric locomotive is the 8200 series, and based on the German BR152 electric locomotive.
Thanks for the information 🙂ℹ️
무슨소리야. KTX-Eum이 독일 전기 기관차 기반이라니??? 처음듣는 소리라 제작사 홈페이지에 들어가서 조사도 해보고 구글 써치도 해봤지만 독일이라는 단어자체가 나오지도 않는구만.
@@AACANE 5:30 -> This electric locomotive is the 8200 series, 8200호대 전기기관차를 말하는 건데요?
@@AACANE 야! 정신차리고 오해하지마. 8200호 전기기관차는 독일 지멘스사의 면허생산했어.
@@AACANE 뒤에 있는 화물용 기차... 좀... 파악을 제대로 하자
What a coincidence. Not only did the same DMZ tour last July but my first train journey was from Cheongnyangni -Yangpyeong on one of the new KTX trains. Did subsequent journeys from Yangpyeong -Gangneung on the new section via Pyeongchang (incredible engineering, which allowed the train to get up to proper speed) and also Seoul-Gyeongju on the older TGV style train. This vlog brought back happy memories (including the Starfield Shopping Mall tower in the distance - minute 10:15). New trains are very impressive and certainly an improvement on the older style TGV trains. Great wifi on board and the wireless phone chargers are such a good design. Many thanks for this - really enjoyed seeing it all again. 🇰🇷👍
Thank you Charles! I must make more time to see other parts of South Korea and hopefully the north one day too! 👍🏻🙂
The expansive glass train canopies are what I like most about European train stations. All balloon train sheds in USA were destroyed many many moons ago.
I don't miss those, and I don't think that you do, either.
Took several S. Korean trains back in the early and mid 70's. Very different from today. At that time they were mostly patterned after American trains of that era.
The older ones still are 😂
well... they are kind of a American "colony" directly after the War... most of the economic aid came from US anyways, plus the famous _Budae Jjigae_ from "born" from the US base food surpluses...
I'm very happy to know that you've satisfied with the trip with KTX - EUM as South Korean! My favorite train in South Korea is KTX-EUM because of it's cool design and identity! And I think KTX-EUM is more appropriate to Korean Raiload Infra than KTX-1 and KTX-Sancheon(산천). Unfortunately, I've not used this fantastic highspeed train, I hope to get on this train in my winter vacation! Thank you for your great review about KTX - EUM before my first boarding. I'm looking forward to another review about the Korean raiload journey! :D
Absolutely, brilliant trains!!
Pity there's no other onboard catering but those trains look the business. Nice to see they follow the bullet train design of reversible seats.
Hopefully this will improve once they get introduced on the longer routes idk?
Nonstop Eurotrip: I find subsurface or underground stations a bit dingy.
New York Penn: You ain't seen nothing yet!
😅😅😅😅😅
Muito lindo trem gostei bom dia trem da Coreia 🇰🇷 trem deferente
Olá obrigado
Great trip. Starting the trip with sneak peek of DMZ is something unique. That's train is modern comparing to the TGV based, but it's surprising me when they use same seating configuration between First and Second Class with the difference is legroom and in seat amenities. Like Simply Railways, really appreciate you managed well about video recording around many random people as in Eastern Asia, it's very strict about privacy. Anyway can't wait for another trip report in South Korea, especially how to going to DMZ, trying Mugunghwa, or trying other transportation as well.
This. It is truth.
I find East Asia super lax about random street photography. Only some shopkeepers want to keep their products secret from competitors
I find most of Southeast Asia very accommodating and friendly when it comes to making videos. Lots just want to be in them! Glad you enjoyed it 😌
Its actually called business class i think, lower than 1st class but higher than standard class, and 20% cheaper
The 320kph, 8 car trains that will be introduced also has these instead of first class, and it makes sense for this because travel times are at most 2 hours and 40 minutes, and you don't really need that much comfort, while switching to business class would allow for more passenger capacity and therefore more revenue
The short travel time is also why there arent any catering cars anymore too.
@@BrakeCoach Ahh I see, I was thinking about that. European train class configuration is very different than Asian countries. They make business class higher than First class. In my country, Business Class is located between Executive/First Class and Economy Class (but currently, some of Business Class replace by Premium Economy).
I'm with you about underground stations. I generally like when they're ground-level and the roads have to go over or under them. How fascinating is it that this train has WIRELESS charging?!?!?!?!
I know right!!
The Korean trains are doing away with dining carts due to high labor cost.
It just doesn't make sense to hire a person and pay upward of $3000.00 USD and other benefit package cost additional 1000.
Also, trains in Korea don't take that long. Water dispensing is all you need.
And many departing train stations already have good tasting food options available.
It's just a nice thing to have... Premium service
@@NonstopEurotrip, if it's not needed, it's not needed; just buy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the station and eat on the train (make sure the food _isn't_ stinky, though [ruclips.net/video/IMfH0INMU90/видео.html]); you'll be quite fine.
청량리역 에서 6시에 춟발하는 KTX이음 타고 안동에 간적있었는데
I get what you mean about the dingy under-concrete platforms at Seoul, although they don't look as bad as the Stygian pit that is the platforms at Birmingham New Street for which I hold a special hatred.
Very true 😂😂😂
View Korean train beautiful ❤️
4:53 - It does seem strange that level boarding wasn't incorporated here.
Indeed. It's even very dangerous.
Indeed!
my guess it was a retrofit for HSR/ KTX service. IIRC the main Seoul station has high level platforms... ( from the memory of watching running man)
@@PrograError Thanks for the info. That is making sense, hwever, the solution they came up with was not for the customer's safety first. It seems that it is just a cost-wise idea. On a rainy day, it would be scary to see that old lady, carrying luggage, stepping down.
@@khh8776 well... most of the stations seems to be covered so rain would be less of an issue... also asia values elders slightly better than westerners so most would help, plus there's staff
From January next year, the train travel time between Cheongnyangni and Andong will be reduced to 1 hour and 40 minutes.
because the Jecheon-Andong section increases from 150 km/h to 260 km/h.
That's great news 😁
@@NonstopEurotrip And, from 2025
The terminal station of the Jungang Line KTX will be changed from the existing Andong Station to Bujeon Station in Busan, and the starting station will also be changed to Seoul Station, and will be operated by a composite train with the Gangneung Line KTX (separated from Seowonju Station).
well that is business class...
that ktx eum260 model does not have first class...
new ktx eum320(8량) will be introduce shortly and that train will have first class...
Nice one
Thanks 🔥
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I was fortunate to have spent 9 months working in Korea in 1999. Loved the people. Loved the food. Once a week, I flew between Seoul and Yosu on the southern tip of the peninsula in Business Class. There was less legroom than in the Second Class on this train! Have you had a chance to take the subway in Seoul during rush hour? They use push men, like you see in Japan. I once missed my exit by three stops because I literally couldn't move, it was so crowded. But then, street traffic is even worse. It once took me 2 1/2 hours in a taxi to go 6 km. I eventually just got out and walked.
I did try the subway but I don't think the push people in anymore 😅 glad you enjoyed the video 📷
The population of Korea is decreasing very rapidly.The birth rate is now 0.72.
Most of subway stations in Korea are now unmanned. No staffes are there :(
Looks like economy. I would take older KTX, no screen but more luxurious.
SRT is even nicer 🙃
if i buy online ticket from the app, it should be to print at station?
No, you can show it on your phone
@@NonstopEurotrip thankyou
@@NonstopEurotrip, or it can be shown on your tablet.
@@Neville60001 obviously.
Reminded me of my '83 'bullet' train trip from Tokyo to Kyoto. We clocked at 160 kph. I was young and spent my time in the bar car drinking Saki and conversing with a television writer on his way to visit his parents.
Amazing 😍
It's a good video, but I can't help but point out two things.
1. KTX-EUM is not based on TGV. KTX-EUM, the power distributed joint (multiple power type) was developed by Korea's own technology is different from KTX-1 , the power concentration (Push-Pull type) developed based on the technology of TGV Réseau.
2. The train in this video has a maximum speed of 260 km/h. It is classified as a semi-high-speed train,,In Korea. High-speed train ,common KTX, has a speed of more than 300 km/h.
Thank you for your interest in KTX system.
All of this is mentioned in the video.
Having a maximum speed and running at that speed is not similar.the train in this video probably traveled at 180km/h max.
한국에 여행차 오셨군요! 환영합니다
Thank you, yes I did 🙂
Wonder how many phones are forgotten innthose chargers....? That Seoul stn looks alright.... largely due to ceiling height IMO.
Q: was the DMZ tour an organized group affair or solo...?
Haha yes! And yes you must join a tour for the DMZ. You can't go in alone.
IIRC you could go there alone but there's "local" sign up for group which you need to sign... tho that's based on videos...
Cool intro!
Thanks 👍🏻
@@NonstopEurotrip :D
素晴らしい
👍🏻
KTX EUM has no first class but business and economy only
South Korean Train 🚆Technologies Can Ve Seriously considered by Asian countries besides Famous China 🇨🇳 made High Speed Railway 🚅 trains.
Nah shinkansen is better.
I agree 🤣
@@shanjida8353 takoyaki
China 🇨🇳 made High Speed Trains 🚄 are better than These South Korea 🇰🇷 made Trains.
Chinese high speed is not famous. Japanese and French are the famous ones.
I wish more trains had individual window blinds. It is infuriating when someone in a seat in front or behind puts the blind down and blocks your vied.
Completely agree 😊👍🏻
Nice ..from sri lanka
wow
11:54 1,000 Korean Won is $0.79 USD
1,000 Korean won used to be same value as 1 USD
Did you notice if the station shops sell a Korean version of the Japanese Ekiben..
A train bento?
If they do, I didn't see it!
@@NonstopEurotrip That's interesting. Perhaps a cultural variation.
@blindside 그것은 내가 읽은 것 중 가장 어리석은 것임에 틀림 없습니다.
@@rachelehrenberg9231 South Korea's land is much smaller than Japan. So train lines are short and there's no time to eat meal in train.
@@rachelehrenberg9231 As a Korean sorry for that rude illiterate guy.
6:27 Actually, KTX-EUM trains don't have First Class so that is actually Second Class. But thank you for taking a video of the Korean train.
Yes they do, as seen in the video.
@NonstopEurotrip it is actually "Superior Class." Superior Class and First Class are completely different.
@@aqzzzzz_ It's actually Business Class.
@NonstopEurotrip yea but the official name is Superior Class
I dont know why stations in SK mostly use full platform doors? Sorry to say but those doors may be OK for subway but if the station is at ground it looks unmatched.
nope
maybe for anti- wind? it looks pretty open for most stations... plus korean winter i heard can be harsh...
The coaches look pretty sterile and over lit. I'm impressed by the smooth ride, but I want to experience the ride quality at 300kmh maximum speed. I can't decide whether to explore Spain, Italy or Japan next? Where ever I go it will be full speed ahead because I won't live to see high speed rail in the USA...and I don't plan on dying soon. Which is the smoothest riding high speed train you've ridden?
Definitely Japan. The Shinkansen is by far the best.
@samtrak1204, keep on voting Democratic _and_ writing your congressperson/senator to build more HSR (maglev for long distance cross-continental travel [New York to Los Angeles], standard steel rail HSR for corridor rail travel), and you'll be able to see it get built (also encourage others to do the same.)
Sir, you will have a different view if you try first class high speed raiway between Shanghai to Beijing. 😀
When we're allowed in 😆
The first class gives me vande bharat vibes
I'll find out soon 🙂
@@NonstopEurotrip ?
Looks like a close resemblance to Alstom hsr.ticket price seems reasonable no!
Yeah very good!
(min 6:43) 220 km/2 jam = 110 km/jam this is normal speed
Originally made in France!
No.
@@NonstopEurotrip Don't lie!
@@jazztarou well, they weren't.
Ktx-1 is the only model that used France technology at 2004.
Other models are all made with own technologies by Korean company
@@돌고래-g5j I know.
Esto me hace pensar en lo caro que es viajar en los trenes japoneses y en algunos países europeos, fácil te saldría el doble de ese precio y si quieres primera clase o ejecutivo llegas a los 100 dólares o más
Exactly yes 😭
Thalys premium is the BEST
Errrrrrrrr
That is not TGV
@@seoul_9584 very true 😂
竟然有中文广播，不错，下次要去尝试下
韩国有很多外国游客 为了方便游客地铁 高速列车里都会播放外语 不像某国去掉外语就多了不起
당연히그게 정상이지철도에서 차별은 없어요 대한민국
Good time
🥰
The railway technology seems to be from France, but the stations and facilities are very similar to those of Japan👏
The railway technology is Korean
Korean railway technology before they developed their own is based on both french and Japanese technology. The electrification system is heavily based on Japanese technology.
Japan kind of developed the infrastructure in Korea when it was called Joseon, the SKoreans improved it and contracted the french to help with the HSR to alleviate the traffic down to Busan...
and since Korea was "colony" of the imperial Japan, many things are based on that, which also seems to based on the dutch / british designs...
@@PrograError when the seoul subway was built Korea didn't have its own electrification technology. The first subway cars were imported from Hitachi and Nippon sharyo. The consortium of Hitachi and Nippon sharyo was in charge of early electrification stages too
@@PrograError Korea uses alot of technology that was transferred to them from Japan and Europe like Taiwan.