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Specifications - TGV South Korea, South Korea

Key Data
Operator	Korail
Opening date	2004
Route length	431km
Gauge	1,435mm
Maximum line speed	300km/h (185mph)
Electrification
Voltage	25kV 60Hz
Current	AC
Rolling Stock
Type	TGV
Builder	Alstom
Fleet total	46
Power output	13,200kW
Build date	From 2000
Special Characteristics
	To be opened in stages from 2004
	38% of line in tunnel
	Reduction in Seoul to Pusan road traffic
	French train engineering influence
	935 seats per train
	4min headways in peak
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