- Saemaul-ho
Infobox Korean name
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mr=SaemaŭlhoThe Saemaul-ho or Saemaul is a class of train operated byKorail , the national railroad of South Korea. Saemaeul trains are distinguished from the more basic Mugunghwa trains by their larger and comfortable seats and absence of standing passengers. Before the introduction of theKTX express trains, Saemaeul were the fastest class of trains in South Korea, making the journey from Seoul to Busan in less than 5 hours. Saemaeul trains operate only on selected lines, such as theGyeongbu Line .Saemaeul are also distinguished from the Mugunghwa trains by their colour; typical Saemaul train passenger cars are painted with green, blue, and yellow. The length of Saemaul train varies from 5 cars to 12 cars. Certain Saemaeul running from Seoul to Busan separate at
Gupo Station , with one half travelling along theBujeon Line andDonghae Nambu Line toHaeundae , while the other proceeds down the main Gyeongbu Line toBusan .The Saemaeul-ho takes its name from the Saemaeul Undong, a movement for rural revitalization spearheaded by
Park Chunghee in the 1970s.Rolling stocks
* Diesel Hydraulic Car (also known as "Push-Pull") - #101~216, #251~262, #301~446, #501~513, #521~585, #611~649, #701~715, #751~755, #781~787
* Long-length Saemaul-ho Passenger Car - #41~50, #10041~10047, #10086, #11084~11101
* Streamlined Saemaul-ho Passenger Car (not on service) - #38~39, #10031~10033, #10051~10059On service
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Gyeongbu Line ; 경부선, by DHC : Seoul-Busan/Haeundae; 서울-부산/해운대, Seoul-Masan; 서울-마산, Seoul-Bujeon; 서울-부전
*Janghang Line ; 장항선, by DHC, Diesel Locomotive : Yongsan-Iksan; 용산-익산
*Honam Line ; 호남선, by DHC : Yongsan-Gwangju/Mokpo; 용산-광주/목포
*Jeolla Line ; 전라선, by DHC : Yongsan-Yeosu; 용산-여수
*Jinhae Line ; 진해선, by DHC : Daegu-Jinhae; 대구-진해
*Gyeongui Line ; 경의선, by DHC : Seoul-Dorasan, Imjingang-Dorasan; 서울-도라산, 임진강-도라산cf. There has been no more service on Jungang, Yeongdong and
Taebaek Line (Cheongnyangni-Andong/Gangneung) since November 2006. These lines are served by Mugunghwa trains which stops at very few stations.ee also
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Korail
*Railroads in South Korea
*Transportation in South Korea
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