Seoul Metro 2000 series (first generation)

The first-generation Seoul Metro 2000-series was a class of South Korean electrical multiple unit trains manufactured by Nippon Sharyo, Hyundai Precision & Industries, Daewoo Heavy Industries, and Hanjin Heavy Industries between 1983 and 1994 for Seoul Subway Line 2.

Seoul Metro 2000 series (first generation)
First generation set 273
Rebuilt first generation set 256
In service1983-2023
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo, Hyundai Precision & Industries, Daewoo Heavy Industries, Hanjin Heavy Industries
Constructed
  • 1st batch: 1980-1984
  • 2nd batch: 1986
  • 3rd batch: 1989-1991
  • 4th batch: 1992-1994
Entered service1983
Number built664
  • 1st batch: 248 (54 trains)
  • 2nd batch: 64 (additional cars)
  • 3rd batch: 200 (13 trains/additional cars)
  • 4th batch: 152 (4 trains/additional cars)
Number in service0
Number preserved11
Number scrapped647
SuccessorSeoul Metro 2000 series (2005)
Formation
  • Main Line
    • 10 cars per trainset
  • Seongsu Branch
    • 4 cars per trainset
  • Sinjeong Branch
    • 6 cars per trainset
OperatorsSeoul Metro
DepotsSinjeong
Lines servedSeoul Subway Line 2
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminum
Train length195 m (639 ft 9 in)
Car length19.5 m (64 ft 0 in)
Width3.16 m (10 ft 4 in)
Doors8 per car, 4 per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph) (design)
Traction systemMMC-HTB-20R series-parallel combination rheostat, Melco armature thyristor chopper control, or GEC-Alsthom armature thyristor chopper control
Traction motorsDC
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s)
4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s)(emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Braking system(s)air
Safety system(s)ATS
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

Preservation

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After retirement, a handful of first generation 2000-series cars were either preserved or repurposed.

See also

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References

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