ITX-Saemaeul
| ITX-Saemaeul | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Inter-city rail (Higher-speed rail) |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | South Korea |
| Predecessor | Saemaeul-ho |
| First service | May 12, 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Korail |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Operating speed | 150 km/h (95 mph) |
The Intercity Train eXpress-Saemaeul (ITX-Saemaeul; Korean: ITX-새마을) is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea, it was introduced on May 12, 2014, to replace the Saemaeul-ho. The new ITX-Saemaeul trains have a faster average speed of 150 kilometers per hour. The name was taken from the Saemaul Undong after a public competition to determine the new train's name.