Shinbundang Line
Shinbundang Line D000-series
Before reading this section, it is recommended to read the "Brief Intro to Numbering" section on the Trains page.
The D000-series were built in two batches from 2010 to 2015. 20 trains were built, numbered D01~D20. All trains are six cars long.
These trains have an all-new design, nothing like other trains on other lines. The body is made of stainless steel. The front cabs are completly open for viewing, thanks to its driverless operation. They are the only subway trains in the system to feature plug doors.
Operating speed is over 90 km/h (56 mph) allowing for the entire line to be run in just 37 minutes.
In the interior, LCD TVs are placed overhead on the sides of the car, and one on the front and back. The seats are fully cushioned. Door warning lights are also installed.
These trains are propelled by a Mitsubishi VVVF-IGBT system, with an IPM from Hyundai Rotem. It is the same unit used on trains on the Airport Railroad (AREX).
Train D04.
By Minseong Kim - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46919576
The car numbering is as follows:
D1XX-Tc (Leading car, SIV, air compressor, battery)
D2XX-M' (Pantograph, transformer, inverter, controller)
D3XX-M'
D4XX-T (Unpowered car)
D7XX-M'
D0XX-Tc
The front of the car is open to view thanks to its driverless operation. There is usually an employee stationed at this car in the event of an emergency.
By 충북선 무궁화호 on the Korean Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26193911
However, the left side of the picture above can be opened up to reveal a small control room.
By 충북선 무궁화호 on the Korean Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26192326
The interior of a D000-series train.
By Minseong Kim - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46919578
Trains D01~D12 are first batch trains built in 2010-2011, and Trains D13~D20 are second batch trains bulit in 2014-2015. All trains were built by Hyundai Rotem.
A third batch of five trains (numbered D21~D25) were built in July 2020. They will enter service when the Shinbundang Line is extended to Sinsa.
All trains are currently having their side destination signs covered up to save energy.
All trains are stored at the Gwanggyo Depot, although some head up to the Bundang Depot for maintinance.
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