 Motorcars
of Seoul Metro Line 1
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The first motorcar to usher in the era of the subway in Korea, between Seoul Station ~ Cheongnyangni
(7.8km), on Aug. 15, 1974. At present, 100 cars for 10 motorcar formations, which have exceeded their
lifespan (25 years), have been removed from service and replaced with VVVF new type motorcars. 600,000
resistance control type are in service with modified operations cabs. |
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Old
Motorcar of Line 1 |
 Quantity
possessed : 60 cars for 6
formations
(10 cars for 1 formation)- Year
of Introduction : 1989
- Type
of Control : Resistance control
- Type
of Electricity : both D.C
1,500V or A.C 25,000V
- Manufacturer
: Daewoo Heavy Industries Co.,
Ltd./ Hyundai Precision Industry Co.,
Ltd. (currently, Hyundai Mobis)
- Features
- Initial phase motorcars generated
lots of heat due to resistance and were
heavy due to the fact the car body was
made from MILD-STEEL. This type of
motorcar requires regular painting due
to corrosion and will be replaced with
new motorcars due to their high energy
consumption and short service life.
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New
Motorcar of Line 1 |
- Quantity
possessed : 100 cars for 10
formations (10 cars of 1 formation)
- Year
of Introduction : 1998 ~ 2002
- Type
of Control : VVVF control
- Manufacturer
: Hyundai Precision Industry
Co., Ltd. (currently, Hyundai Mobis)
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New motorcars designed and manufactured to
satisfy the desires of citizens and the
requirements of the high-speed train era.
Electrical parts utilizing the latest
technology were used to reduce power
consumption by 20 ~ 30%, resulting in higher
operational efficiency. With LED passenger
compartment guides, route indicators, high
capacity air conditioners and wheelchair
space installed- a first for Korea - this
epoch-making motor car has drawn much praise
from citizens. |
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Motorcar
of Seoul Metro Line 2 |
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The national motorcar is the driving force of the Korean
subway. Most old type motor cars, which had exceeded
their operational lifespan (25 years), began to be
removed in 2005 and replaced with new VVVF type motor
cars. Some rolling stock is also in service with
modified operations cabs. |
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Old
Motorcar of Line 2 |
- Quantity
of possession : 28 cars for 5
formations (4 cars / 6 cars) -
Resistance control 450 cars for 45
formations (10 cars of 1 formation) -
Chopper control
- Year
of Introduction :
1989 ~ 1995
- Type
of Control : Resistance control
/ Chopper control
- Type
of Electricity : D.C 1,500V
- Manufacturer
: Daewoo Heavy Industries Co.,
Ltd. / Hanjin Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
/ Hyundai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
(currently, Hyundai Mobis)
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New
Motorcar of Line 2 |
- Quantity
possessed : 356 cars for 38
formations (4 cars / 10 cars for 1
formation)
- Year
of Manufacture : 2005 ~ 2009
- Type
of Control : VVVF control
- Manufacturer
:Hyundai Rotem Co., Ltd.
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| Features |
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With the deterioration of the resistance and
chopper control type rolling stock, which
was introduced in the 1980s and led the
popularization of the subway for 25 years, a
total of 356 cars for 38 formations were
newly manufactured and introduced to ensure
a safe Line 2, the most congested line, and
to improve customer services. It presents
the standard Korean model, including the
application of an electric gate device and
installation of a cushion chair. |
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Motorcar
of Seoul Metro Line 3 |
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Motorcars being the driving force for a successful 86
Asian Games and 88 Seoul Olympics 340 cars for 34
formations were replaced with the latest VVVF motorcar
between 2009~2010. Other old motorcars are expected to
be replaced once their lifespan has been exceeded.
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Old
Motorcar of Line 3 |
- Quantity
possessed : 150 cars for 15
formations
(10 cars for 1 formation)
- Year
of Manufacture : 1990 ~ 1993
- Type
of Control : Chopper control
- Type
of Electricity : D.C 1,500V
- Manufacturer
: Daewoo Heavy Industries Co.,
Ltd.
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New
Motorcar of Line 3 |
- Quantity
possessed : 340 cars for 34
formations
(10 cars for 1 formation)
- Year
of Manufacture : 2009 ~ 2010
- Manufacturer
: Hyundai Rotem Co., Ltd.
- Type
of Control : VVVF Control
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The passenger compartments on the new type
motorcar for Line 3 were manufactured using
environmentally-friendly materials to keep
pace with the green growth era. Various
devices were made compact and light to
reduce the overall weight and the latest
inverter control was introduced. In
comparison with existing motorcars, the new
cars present an environmentally-friendly,
highly efficient and low energy model.
Indeed, this new car has come to be known as
the "Limousine of Happiness" in terms of
passenger service.
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Motorcar
of Seoul Metro Line 4 |
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VVVF control motorcar. Currently, 470 cars for 47
formations (26 formations for D.C only/21 formations for
DC or AC) have been introduced on Line 4 and are in
service. |
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- Quantity
possessed :470 cars for 47
formations (10 cars for 1 formation)
- Year
of Manufacture : 1993 ~ 1995
- Manufacturer
: Daewoo Heavy Industries Co.,
Ltd. / Hyundai Precision Industry Co.,
Ltd. (currently, Hyundai Mobis)
- Type
of Electricity : D.C 1,500V
only / both for D.C or A.C
- Features
- With the application of
high-capacity power elements and the
refinement of control technology, the
high power induction motor can be
controlled so that it can be operated in
the form of 5 motor cars. 20~30% power
is saved, efficiency is enhanced and
maintenance made considerably easier. In
addition, this motorcar was manufactured
to improve customer service in order to
satisfy the greater demands of citizens.
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Present
Status of Motor Car Possession
