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South Korean train type
Korail Commuter Diesel Car
In service1996–2023
ManufacturerDaewoo Heavy Industries
Constructed1996–1999
Entered service1999
Number built131
Number in service10
Capacity79–89 seats
OperatorsSouth Korea Korail
Specifications
Train length20,900 mm (68 ft 7 in)
Width3,200 mm (10 ft 6 in)
Height4,200 mm (13 ft 9 in)
Wheel diameter860 mm (2 ft 10 in)
Wheelbase2,100 mm (6 ft 11 in)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Prime mover(s)Cummins NT855-R4
Engine typeDiesel
Cylinder count6
Power output310 HP
TransmissionVoith T 211R
HVACTRU–0454H
Electric system(s)AC 440V
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Korail Commuter Diesel Car (Korean: 도시통근형 디젤 액압 동차) or CDC for short were commuter diesel multiple units in South Korea. They were introduced in 1996. But due to the aging issue of the cars, they were fully retired on 17 December, 2023. Due to the aging isue of the trains, the Sea Train ended its operation on 25 December 2023 after 16 years of service.

References

  1. Byun 1999.

Bibliography

  • Byun, Seong Woo (August 1999). 한국철도차량 100년사: 철도차량기술검정단 한국철도차량 100년사 편찬위원회 편찬 [100 Years of Korean Railway Vehicles: Compilation of the 100 Year History of Korean Railroad Vehicles by the Railroad Vehicle Technology Inspection Group] (in Korean). Seoul: Railroad Vehicle Technology Inspection Team.
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See also Category:Rolling stock of South Korea
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