Korail Class 220000
The Korail Class 220000, operating under the service name ITX-Maum (ITX-마음), is a mid-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) manufactured by the South Korean company Dawonsys. Officially introduced on September 1, 2023, this train was specifically designed to modernize intercity services and progressively replace the aging Mugunghwa-ho class trains. It operates at a service speed of 150 km/h (with a design speed of 165 km/h), optimizing efficiency and comfort on South Korea's main conventional lines.
Named through a public contest, "Maum" (마음) translates to "heart" or "mind," symbolizing the train's mission to connect the people and regions of the country. Each set, available in 4 or 6-car formations with distributed traction, features a streamlined red-and-black aerodynamic design. The interior is equipped with modern passenger amenities, including onboard Wi-Fi, power outlets and USB ports at every seat, individual reading lights, and accessible spaces for passengers with reduced mobility, adhering to Korail's universal design standards.
Powered by AC traction motors with regenerative braking and equipped with ATP safety systems, the ITX-Maum serves an extensive network. Its key routes include the Gyeongbu, Honam, Jeolla, Jungang, Taebaek, and Donghae lines, among others. Its deployment marks a crucial step in the renewal of Korea's railway fleet, offering a faster, quieter, and more sustainable travel alternative on routes not served by the high-speed KTX trains.
Seoul Station, South Korea
Korail Class 220000
The Korail Class 220000, operating under the service name ITX-Maum (ITX-마음), is a mid-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) manufactured by the South Korean company Dawonsys. Officially introduced on September 1, 2023, this train was specifically designed to modernize intercity services and progressively replace the aging Mugunghwa-ho class trains. It operates at a service speed of 150 km/h (with a design speed of 165 km/h), optimizing efficiency and comfort on South Korea's main conventional lines.
Named through a public contest, "Maum" (마음) translates to "heart" or "mind," symbolizing the train's mission to connect the people and regions of the country. Each set, available in 4 or 6-car formations with distributed traction, features a streamlined red-and-black aerodynamic design. The interior is equipped with modern passenger amenities, including onboard Wi-Fi, power outlets and USB ports at every seat, individual reading lights, and accessible spaces for passengers with reduced mobility, adhering to Korail's universal design standards.
Powered by AC traction motors with regenerative braking and equipped with ATP safety systems, the ITX-Maum serves an extensive network. Its key routes include the Gyeongbu, Honam, Jeolla, Jungang, Taebaek, and Donghae lines, among others. Its deployment marks a crucial step in the renewal of Korea's railway fleet, offering a faster, quieter, and more sustainable travel alternative on routes not served by the high-speed KTX trains.
Seoul Station, South Korea