ITX-Cheongchun
Overview
Service typeLimited express
(Higher-speed rail)
StatusOperating
LocaleSouth Korea
First serviceFebruary 28, 2012
Current operator(s)Korail
Route
Line(s) usedGyeongchun Line, Jungang line, Gyeongwon Line
Technical
Rolling stock
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Operating speed198 km/h (123 mph)

Intercity Train eXpress-Cheongchun abbreviated as ITX-Cheongchun (Korean: ITX-청춘) is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea, it was introduced on February 28, 2012. ITX-Cheongchun is the successor of the Gyeongchun Line Mugunghwa-ho which operated until December 2010. It is the only Limited express in Korea, and offers services comparable to those in Japan. In fact, it is known to benchmarking Japan's Limited express. Also, Korea's first double-decker coach was applied. This train connects Seoul, Guri, Namyangju, Gapyeong and Chuncheon. The ITX-Cheongchun trains have a faster average speed of 180 kilometers per hour.

Regular services

After the abolition of the Gyeongchun Line Mugunghwa-ho, which ran until December 2010, the ITX-Cheongchun Limited express has been in service since February 28, 2012.

As of July 9, 2021, ITX Cheongchun operates 18 round trips weekdays, 30 round trips Saturdays, 27 round trips Sundays and public holidays. All trains operate on the Gyeongchun Line, Gyeongwon Line, and Jungang Line.

Stops

Stations served

  • No brackets denote stations that most or all ITX-Cheongchun services stop.
  • Square brackets【】 indicate stations / sections of direct trains of the ITX-Cheongchun service.
    (The direct train No.2101 leaves Yongsan Station at 10 p.m. and No.2102 leaves Chuncheon Station at 17:07 p.m.)
  • Round brackets () denote stations that some ITX-Cheongchun services stop.
ITX-Cheongchun (YongsanーChuncheon):

【Yongsan】 - Oksu - Wangsimni - 【Cheongnyangni】 - (Sangbong) - (Toegyewon) - (Sareung) - Pyeongnaehopyeong - (Maseok) - Cheongpyeong - 【Gapyeong】 - Gangchon - 【Namchuncheon】 - 【Chuncheon】

Rolling stock

An Korail Class 368000 train in October 2011

Formations

Car No.12345678
Accommodation ReservedReservedReserved2F reserved
1F Non-reserved		2F reserved
1F Non-reserved		ReservedReservedReserved
Facilities Bicycle standWheelchair space / ToiletToiletBicycle stand

There are standing seats near the entrance door. 1F Non-reserved seats for Car No.4 and No.5 are open only on weekdays and reserved seats are on weekends. Tickets are divided into reserved, non-reserved and standing seats. The rolling stock was manufactured by Hyundai Rotem;[1]

Interior

seats in 2+2 abreast configuration. Seat pitch is 980 mm (39 in).

References

  1. ↑ "Project Record: ITX-Cheongchun Intercity EMU". Hyundai Rotem. 2012.


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