What is ktx?

KTX is the abbreviation of Korea Train eXpress, which is the high-speed EMU train system in Korea.

It is operated by Korea Railway Company and started operation in 2004. KTX is a modern high-speed railway system in Korea, connecting Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Gangneung and other major cities in China. KTX train is famous for its high-speed, comfortable and advanced facilities, which provides convenient transportation for passengers and becomes one of the first choices for tourists at home and abroad in Korea.

Korea KTX high-speed train (high-speed railway: Korea Train Express) was built in 1994. After the Asian financial crisis, South Korea's economic development was reborn after the robbery, and KTX was quickly built. KTX adopts French TGV-A push-pull high-speed EMU with 46 sets, of which 12 set is made by Alstom in France and the other 34 sets are made by Korea.

South Korea's KTX high-speed train is known as "one of the top ten trains in the world". The route it chose is just in the hinterland of the most developed central part of South Korea, with the capital of South Korea with a population of 65,438+200,000 at one end and Seoul, the political, economic, cultural and commercial center at the other end. At the other end is Busan, the largest port and the second largest city in Korea. It was officially opened on April 1 2004.

Main characteristics of high-speed EMU train system

1, high-speed running: High-speed trains usually run at a speed of 300 kilometers per hour or even higher, which is faster than traditional trains and can quickly connect different cities and regions.

2. Advanced technology: High-speed EMU trains adopt advanced technology and engineering design, including aerodynamic shape, lightweight materials, train control system and automatic driving system to achieve higher speed and better performance.

3. Comfort and convenience: High-speed trains provide spacious and comfortable seats, dining cars, toilets and other facilities, as well as sufficient luggage storage space to provide passengers with a pleasant travel experience.