KTX - The Korean High Speed Train from France!
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Date: 2024-01-09
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-igorsiuda8108
The train, which you said about, is TGV-K (which is really simmilar to the French counterparts (TGV-A, TGV-R, TGV-D, TGV-POS, TGV-2N2. And did you know, that two of these french HSTs visited Poland twice in 1990s (1991 and 1995? It's TGV Atlantique (in 1991) and Reseau (in 1995, both very simmilar, the main key difference is length (TGV-A has 10 coaches, whilst TGV-R has 8. Atlantique rode in Warsaw as a test, which was a part of PSCHST (Polish Scientific Conference on High Speed Trains. It was also presented in the Warsaw West station, where the group of people greeted it. Reseau went, unlike Atlantique, to not only Warsaw, but also other cities, as well. This was caused by 100th anniversary of launch of first railway service in nowadays Poland. Reseau went throughout the country in the -preexploatatation- mode and, unlike Atlantique, was able to run in PKP's tracks, thanks to the power supply systems adapted to our realities. However, our country refused from the Duplex, heading more to the Pendolino (PKP was one of witnesses of merger of Fiat Ferroviaria with Alstom, which was a good direction, that led to the arrival of first (and currently only) regular HST Train (ED250) in December 2013.
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The train, which you said about, is TGV-K (which is really simmilar to the French counterparts (TGV-A, TGV-R, TGV-D, TGV-POS, TGV-2N2. And did you know, that two of these french HSTs visited Poland twice in 1990s (1991 and 1995? It's TGV Atlantique (in 1991) and Reseau (in 1995, both very simmilar, the main key difference is length (TGV-A has 10 coaches, whilst TGV-R has 8. Atlantique rode in Warsaw as a test, which was a part of PSCHST (Polish Scientific Conference on High Speed Trains. It was also presented in the Warsaw West station, where the group of people greeted it. Reseau went, unlike Atlantique, to not only Warsaw, but also other cities, as well. This was caused by 100th anniversary of launch of first railway service in nowadays Poland. Reseau went throughout the country in the -preexploatatation- mode and, unlike Atlantique, was able to run in PKP's tracks, thanks to the power supply systems adapted to our realities. However, our country refused from the Duplex, heading more to the Pendolino (PKP was one of witnesses of merger of Fiat Ferroviaria with Alstom, which was a good direction, that led to the arrival of first (and currently only) regular HST Train (ED250) in December 2013.
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-zacksung11
Fantastic video. I know you'll make more Simply Railway videos in Asia within this decade. Plenty of places with HSR to go around. Of course there's Japan and China with their bullet trains, but Taiwan has an interesting hybrid between Japanese and European HSR systems. Southeast Asia has the newly-opened Laos-China Railway, and next year the Jakarta-Bandung HSR line will open, the first HSR line in ASEAN using Chinese Fuxing trains. And in 2024 or 2025 India will open their own HSR line between Delhi and Ahmedabad using Shinkansen trains from Japan. This decade will be a great time for railway lovers here in Asia.
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Fantastic video. I know you'll make more Simply Railway videos in Asia within this decade. Plenty of places with HSR to go around. Of course there's Japan and China with their bullet trains, but Taiwan has an interesting hybrid between Japanese and European HSR systems. Southeast Asia has the newly-opened Laos-China Railway, and next year the Jakarta-Bandung HSR line will open, the first HSR line in ASEAN using Chinese Fuxing trains. And in 2024 or 2025 India will open their own HSR line between Delhi and Ahmedabad using Shinkansen trains from Japan. This decade will be a great time for railway lovers here in Asia.
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-bbpete8349
Now, that's what I call a train! I've been to Seoul but not on a train there. It was cool to see the connection to SNCF which I have been on. It's minor suggestion, but perhaps you could show a map of the stops along the way (similar to the map you used to show the 2 cities you're going from and to. The stops along the way are ones unfamiliar to me (probably the majority of viewers. I get out a map to see where these places on the map as you point out pulling into the stations. Thanks for this first video of your Asian train adventures! Safe travels!
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Now, that's what I call a train! I've been to Seoul but not on a train there. It was cool to see the connection to SNCF which I have been on. It's minor suggestion, but perhaps you could show a map of the stops along the way (similar to the map you used to show the 2 cities you're going from and to. The stops along the way are ones unfamiliar to me (probably the majority of viewers. I get out a map to see where these places on the map as you point out pulling into the stations. Thanks for this first video of your Asian train adventures! Safe travels!
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-cocacolaapple
In my opinion, TGV is not suitable for Korea. korea is smaller than france in a view of territory size so when a train leaves, it takes times to get a guided speed. TGV is designed by central power system that concentrated on one or two, in large territory, that is a benefit to save the energy or efficiency. but in korea, the distance is very short between stations, there is inefficiency both getting speed or saving an energy.
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In my opinion, TGV is not suitable for Korea. korea is smaller than france in a view of territory size so when a train leaves, it takes times to get a guided speed. TGV is designed by central power system that concentrated on one or two, in large territory, that is a benefit to save the energy or efficiency. but in korea, the distance is very short between stations, there is inefficiency both getting speed or saving an energy.
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-Schrottkralle
When I worked as a flight attendant with Lufthansa, during the winter season we sometimes used to have 3 days off in Seoul. During one of those trips I went to Busan on the KTX just for one day. It was very convenient, comfortable and much, much cheaper than a comparable route in first class within Germany. So I could enjoy Busan for the entire day and went back in the late evening to Seoul, using the KTX again.
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When I worked as a flight attendant with Lufthansa, during the winter season we sometimes used to have 3 days off in Seoul. During one of those trips I went to Busan on the KTX just for one day. It was very convenient, comfortable and much, much cheaper than a comparable route in first class within Germany. So I could enjoy Busan for the entire day and went back in the late evening to Seoul, using the KTX again.
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-d. e. b. b5788
How tall are you? I dearly want to go ride the bullet trains, but fear that they will all be made too small for me. I don't fit in many mass transit vehicles in the U. S. So I'm trying to find a railfan who it 6'4- tall at least, so I have a better idea of where I might go. I already know that most of the Japanese trains are too small for me.
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How tall are you? I dearly want to go ride the bullet trains, but fear that they will all be made too small for me. I don't fit in many mass transit vehicles in the U. S. So I'm trying to find a railfan who it 6'4- tall at least, so I have a better idea of where I might go. I already know that most of the Japanese trains are too small for me.
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-user-ve8us5jl3d
Hi, i've never thought that you could visit south korea. If you are in korea why not visit at deajeon? In deajeon Station there are nice bakery named -sungsimdang-. I hope you like it. And you can try emu-260 seoul to gangneung or seoul to jeoungdonjin station. I prefer seoul to jeoungdonjin because i can see the beautiful ocean views.
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Hi, i've never thought that you could visit south korea. If you are in korea why not visit at deajeon? In deajeon Station there are nice bakery named -sungsimdang-. I hope you like it. And you can try emu-260 seoul to gangneung or seoul to jeoungdonjin station. I prefer seoul to jeoungdonjin because i can see the beautiful ocean views.
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The KTX is a beautiful train set thank you for showing the similarities to the French tgv and the connection between the two! It is amazing the knowledge you have about trains, do you know what type of train system North Korea has? I-m sure it is from the Cold War era and probably very outdated but I-ve always wondered!
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The KTX is a beautiful train set thank you for showing the similarities to the French tgv and the connection between the two! It is amazing the knowledge you have about trains, do you know what type of train system North Korea has? I-m sure it is from the Cold War era and probably very outdated but I-ve always wondered!
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-fauzirahman3285
I'm surprised the train doesn't seem as wide as the Japanese Shinkansen, either that or the seats are wider.
Also not surprised about the credit card not working on the trains. I couldn't get my credit card working in some places in Japan and Malaysia.
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I'm surprised the train doesn't seem as wide as the Japanese Shinkansen, either that or the seats are wider.
Also not surprised about the credit card not working on the trains. I couldn't get my credit card working in some places in Japan and Malaysia.
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-kyung_iin_sen
once you live in Korea you'll hate the KTX since it is very expensive than other ITX -Saemaeul and mugungwha counter parts. KTX costs 53800(83700 for first class) won for seoul - busan while mugungwha and ITX only costs 28600, 42600 won each
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once you live in Korea you'll hate the KTX since it is very expensive than other ITX -Saemaeul and mugungwha counter parts. KTX costs 53800(83700 for first class) won for seoul - busan while mugungwha and ITX only costs 28600, 42600 won each
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-tonycust9247
I also found the Korail pass to be good value and easy to use; easier than the JR equivalent! Made trips to Mokpo and Busan on the KTX and to Jeongdonjin on the East Coast on the 'slow' train. Very enjoyable and the local people very helpful.
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I also found the Korail pass to be good value and easy to use; easier than the JR equivalent! Made trips to Mokpo and Busan on the KTX and to Jeongdonjin on the East Coast on the 'slow' train. Very enjoyable and the local people very helpful.
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-Pierre_the_rock
14: 51 at each end of the train there is an isolated compartment. One side for second class one side for first. But it was a luggage compartment when the train was first constructed. It was latter changed to have more seat in the train.
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14: 51 at each end of the train there is an isolated compartment. One side for second class one side for first. But it was a luggage compartment when the train was first constructed. It was latter changed to have more seat in the train.
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-junketer69
The reason why TGV was chosen was that Japan couldn't bring it in, and France signed a contract on the condition of returning cultural assets that had been plundered in the past, but in the end, it didn't keep its promise. French trash.
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The reason why TGV was chosen was that Japan couldn't bring it in, and France signed a contract on the condition of returning cultural assets that had been plundered in the past, but in the end, it didn't keep its promise. French trash.
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-blackbelt2000
-3: 40 when you asked -Doesn't this train seem familiar to you? - I thought -Yeah, that is the same train in the 'Train to Busan' movie! - LOL Then I realized you gave a completely different answer. Hahaha. Thanks for the video.
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-3: 40 when you asked -Doesn't this train seem familiar to you? - I thought -Yeah, that is the same train in the 'Train to Busan' movie! - LOL Then I realized you gave a completely different answer. Hahaha. Thanks for the video.
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Just first to 12th pairs were made by ALSTOM. 13th to 46th pairs were made by Hyundai Rotem(licensed. The first pair was made in France and others were made in Korea.
ps. can you make videos about Austrailian trains?
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Just first to 12th pairs were made by ALSTOM. 13th to 46th pairs were made by Hyundai Rotem(licensed. The first pair was made in France and others were made in Korea.
ps. can you make videos about Austrailian trains?
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-Jaden_Kim_77
5: 08 that announcement said you can-t go that way so you have to go back because that space is only allowed for staff
In next time be careful with that
I just hope you get some nice trip
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5: 08 that announcement said you can-t go that way so you have to go back because that space is only allowed for staff
In next time be careful with that
I just hope you get some nice trip
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-KyrilPG
7: 50 Is the writing about power shutdown for the same reason as on the French TGV where at some points between Paris and Lyon they turn off power and simply coast down the track for a few minutes?
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7: 50 Is the writing about power shutdown for the same reason as on the French TGV where at some points between Paris and Lyon they turn off power and simply coast down the track for a few minutes?
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-KTX-UHD
5: 06 The area is off limits only to officials. There is a risk of safety accidents if you enter the track or fence, so please move inside the platform. -
(CCTV Automatic Detection System)
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5: 06 The area is off limits only to officials. There is a risk of safety accidents if you enter the track or fence, so please move inside the platform. -
(CCTV Automatic Detection System)
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-CocoRodriguez2889
Late Comment: as a Kid I use to watch Train to Busan. And I thought KTX was owned by Korail lol. But I like KTX in General being my top 1 train lines to visit in the near future.
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Late Comment: as a Kid I use to watch Train to Busan. And I thought KTX was owned by Korail lol. But I like KTX in General being my top 1 train lines to visit in the near future.
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train
I lived in Seoul and worked for the US military from 2001 to 2016. Used the KTX routinely between Seoul and Daegu, and occasionally to Busan. Was a great ride except tunnel pressurization.
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I lived in Seoul and worked for the US military from 2001 to 2016. Used the KTX routinely between Seoul and Daegu, and occasionally to Busan. Was a great ride except tunnel pressurization.
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-supa3ek
Kinda ugly looking trains, and very outdated. Looks like the north korean trains honestly lol. They could at least change the seats (dont call it 1st class lol) that look 20 years old!
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Kinda ugly looking trains, and very outdated. Looks like the north korean trains honestly lol. They could at least change the seats (dont call it 1st class lol) that look 20 years old!
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-seongmin663
In the case of KTX's No. 5 car, the existing 1st class cabin was remodeled into 2nd class, so the shape and arrangement of the seats are different from other 2nd class seats.
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In the case of KTX's No. 5 car, the existing 1st class cabin was remodeled into 2nd class, so the shape and arrangement of the seats are different from other 2nd class seats.
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-ahmlhs
You didn't eat free snacks for 1st class passengers? KTX provides self-served free snacks too between no. 2 and no. 3 car. If you're a 1st class passenger, Don't Miss them! :)
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You didn't eat free snacks for 1st class passengers? KTX provides self-served free snacks too between no. 2 and no. 3 car. If you're a 1st class passenger, Don't Miss them! :)
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Please come to indonesia, in the island of java there are lots of routes that offer beautiful scenery along the trip. The famous one is bandung to yogyakarta, very recommended
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Please come to indonesia, in the island of java there are lots of routes that offer beautiful scenery along the trip. The famous one is bandung to yogyakarta, very recommended
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-ayushinamdar2570
if u want a sub, review the Mumbai CSMT - Hazrat Nizamuddin Delhi CR Rajdhani Express in India, like I dare u (plus it would make ur indian viewers happy: D)
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if u want a sub, review the Mumbai CSMT - Hazrat Nizamuddin Delhi CR Rajdhani Express in India, like I dare u (plus it would make ur indian viewers happy: D)
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-kousakusima100
The world's most derailed, collided, and broken down high-speed train from South Korea, France.
I'm too scared to get on one of those trains!
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The world's most derailed, collided, and broken down high-speed train from South Korea, France.
I'm too scared to get on one of those trains!
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-lucasgib4616
I used to life whit my ex gf in seoul and I was ridding these trains often brings back so mainy memories.
thx for showing this nice train.
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I used to life whit my ex gf in seoul and I was ridding these trains often brings back so mainy memories.
thx for showing this nice train.
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-hughmnyks
Nicely put together video; thanks very much! I think I'll do half the journey fast and the other slow. I love trains, but I also love scenery.
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Nicely put together video; thanks very much! I think I'll do half the journey fast and the other slow. I love trains, but I also love scenery.
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-himbourbanist
man, even though they're a little dated, these trains still look so damn good. The interiors have a kind of timeless look to them
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man, even though they're a little dated, these trains still look so damn good. The interiors have a kind of timeless look to them
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Hope you would also come to southeast Asia and not limit yourself as trains here can get humungous like 22 coaches and even 24 coaches
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Hope you would also come to southeast Asia and not limit yourself as trains here can get humungous like 22 coaches and even 24 coaches
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can you come to Indonesia and review our train? it's not fast but is good enough. there's 5 different classes in our train.
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can you come to Indonesia and review our train? it's not fast but is good enough. there's 5 different classes in our train.
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-kv. voyage
Is there any way to find out whether the departure would be the classic KTX-I or the newer KTX-Sancheon/EUM?
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Is there any way to find out whether the departure would be the classic KTX-I or the newer KTX-Sancheon/EUM?
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-elnido4184
Prehaps the most stylish TGV of its time as it features the most stylish headlights and nose for a TGV
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Prehaps the most stylish TGV of its time as it features the most stylish headlights and nose for a TGV
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-RitoESI
Thx for visiting Korea Sir!
I hope you had a great experience in our country.
Have a nice day: )
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Thx for visiting Korea Sir!
I hope you had a great experience in our country.
Have a nice day: )
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-juanmcm
What's the app to measure the speed of the train? Is it accurate with the speed of the monitor inside?
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What's the app to measure the speed of the train? Is it accurate with the speed of the monitor inside?
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