Seoul Metropolitan Subway trains

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internal view of Korail EMU 5000 for Seoul Subway
internal view of Korail EMU 5000 for Seoul Subway

There are many types of trains in Seoul but many are similar. Typically, train wagons have four doors on each side. In between the doors are rows of either cushioned or non-cushioned seats for about 7 people, except for the outer ends of each wagon where there are smaller rows of seats for about 3 people, marked for the use by the elderly or disabled persons and pregnant women.

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[edit] Facility

[edit] Emergency Procedures

How to open the doors in a Seoul Subway train.

Each train has several fire extinguishers and options for opening the door in an emergency. A help phone is also available in some cars.

[edit] Help for English Speakers

LED display in a Seoul Subway train, showing Korean. Next the display would switch to an English version.

All trains in Seoul have both English and Korean announcements regarding each train stop. In addition, a map displays the names in both Korean and English characters. 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.

[edit] Trains

[edit] Korail

KNR 1000 2nd generation with new CI colour
KNR 1000 2nd generation with new CI colour
  • Line 1 and Yongsan-Deokso Line
    • Resister controlled EMU - KNR1000 : 2nd generation, 3rd generation, remodeled
    • VVVF inverter controlled EMU - KNR5000, 6000 : 1st generation, 2nd generation, 3rd generation
  • Line 3
    • VVVF inverter controlled EMU - KNR3000
  • Line 4
    • VVVF inverter controlled EMU - KNR2000
  • Bundang Line
    • VVVF inverter controlled EMU - KNR2000

[edit] Seoul Metro

Seoul Metro Line 1 train with new CI logo
Seoul Metro Line 1 train with new CI logo
  • Line 1
    • Resister controlled electric car : remodeled
    • VVVF inverter controlled electric car
  • Line 2
    • MELCO Chopper resister controlled electric car
    • GEC Chopper resister controlled electric car : standard, wide-width
    • VVVF inverter controlled electric car
Seoul Metro GEC Chopper EMU for Line 3
Seoul Metro GEC Chopper EMU for Line 3
  • Line 3
    • Wide-width GEC Chopper resister controlled electric car
  • Line 4
    • VVVF inverter controlled electric car

[edit] SMRT

SMRT Line 5 train, 1st generation
SMRT Line 5 train, 1st generation
  • Line 5
    • VVVF inverter controlled electric car : 1st generation, 2nd generation
  • Line 6
    • VVVF inverter controlled electric car
  • Line 7
    • VVVF inverter controlled electric car : 1st generation, 2nd generation
  • Line 8
    • VVVF inverter controlled electric car