Seoul Metro 2000 series (VVVF)

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Seoul Metro 2000 series (VVVF)
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Seoul Metro 2000 series (VVVF) 4th batch Set 214
Manufacturer Hyundai Rotem (1st/2nd/4th batch)
Dawonsys (3rd/5th batch)
Built at Changwon, South Korea (Hyundai Rotem)
Gimcheon, South Korea (Dawonsys)
ReplacedFirst generation Seoul Metro 2000 series (Rheostat Control)
First generation Seoul Metro 2000 series (Chopper Control)
Constructed2005 (1st batch)
2007–2008 (2nd batch)
2017–2018 (3rd batch)
2019–2020 (4th batch)
2020–2021 (5th batch)
Entered service2005-Present
Number under construction
  • 5th batch
    • 22 (intermediate unpowered cars)
    • 24 (4 six-car sets)
Number built
  • 1st batch: 54 (6 trains)
  • 2nd batch: 302 (32 trains)
  • 3rd batch: 200 (20 trains)
  • 4th batch: 214 (22 trains)
Number in service726 (75 trains)
Formation
  • Main Line
    • 10 cars per trainset
      TC-MC-MC-TC-MC-TC-TC-MC-MC-TC
  • Seongsu Branch
    • 4 cars per trainset
      TC-MC-MC-TC
  • Sinjeong Branch
    • 6 cars per trainset
      TC-MC-MC-TC-MC-TC
Operator(s) Seoul Metro
Depot(s)Sinjeong, Gunja
Line(s) served Seoul Subway Line 2
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
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 speed100 km/h (62 mph) (design)
80 km/h (50 mph) (service)
Traction system2-level IGBT-VVVF
(Batch 1-2: Mitsubishi Electric w/ Hyundai Rotem IPM,
Batch 3 and 5: Dawonsys,
Batch 4: Toshiba)
Traction motors 3-phase AC induction motor
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s) Pantograph
Braking system(s) Regenerative, electromagnetic, air
Safety system(s) ATC, ATO
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The VVVF-powered Seoul Metro 2000-series, also known as second-generation Seoul Metro 2000-series, is a South Korean electrical multiple unit train manufactured by Hyundai Rotem and Dawonsys since 2005 for Seoul Metro, operating on Seoul Subway Line 2.[ citation needed ]

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History

In 2004, Seoul Metro ordered a first batch comprising 5 ten-car trains (2-01~2-05) and 1 four-car unit (2-57) from Hyundai Rotem. The trains were delivered in 2005 and replaced aging 1st generation 2000-series trains.[ citation needed ]

In 2006, Seoul Metro ordered a second batch comprising 29 ten-car trains (2-15~2-31 and 2-61~2-72) and three four-car trains (2-58~2-60) from Hyundai Rotem. [1] The trains were delivered from 2007 to 2008 and replaced aging 1st generation 2000-series trains. Trains 2-23~2-31 and 2-71~2-72 use newer unpowered 1st generation 2000-series cars built between 1991 and 1992, which were retrofitted with technology found in the newer trains.

In 2015, Seoul Metro ordered a third batch comprising 20 ten-car trains (2-06~2-13, 2-39~2-42, 2-85~2-92) from Dawonsys. [2] The design of the carbody changed somewhat. The trains were delivered from 2017 to 2018 and replaced aging 1st generation 2000-series trains and 2nd batch standardized wide-width trains.

In 2017, Seoul Metro ordered a fourth batch comprising 21 ten-car trains (2-14, 2-32~2-38, 2-73~2-84) and one four-car train (2-56) from Hyundai Rotem. [3] The design of the carbody changed once again, and was revealed in July 2018. [4] The trains were delivered from 2019 to 2020 and replaced aging 1st generation 2000-series trains, rebuilt trains formed from newer 1st generation 2000-series cars, and 2nd batch standardized wide-width trains.

In 2018, Seoul Metro ordered a fifth batch comprising four six-car trains (2-45~2-48) and 22 unpowered non-driving cars was placed with Dawonsys. [5] The design of the carbody is identical to that of the third batch trains. The trains are planned to be delivered in 2021. The six-car trains will replace aging rebuilt trains formed from newer 1st generation 2000-series cars, while the 22 unpowered cars will replace the newer 1st generation 2000-series cars in second batch trains.

Fleet List

As of March 2022, the fleet is as follows:

Set numberDate deliveredStatusRemarks
2012005In service
202
203
204
205
2062017
207
208
209
210
2112018
212
213
2142019
2152007
216
217
218
219
220Temporarily shortened to 6 cars and assigned to the Sinjeong Branch service to replace another damaged 6-car train. [6]
2212008
222
2232007, 1992Trains 2-23~2-29 utilize first generation 2000 series blind trailer cars as the 4th and 7th cars.
Trains 2-30~2-31 utilized first generation 2000 series blind trailer cars as the 4th and 7th cars, but they were replaced by newer cars built by Dawonsys. [7]
Trains 229–231 have dedicated bicycle compartments.
224
2252008, 1992
226
227
2282008, 1991
229
2302008, 2021
2312008, 2022
2322019
233
234
235
236
237
238
2392018
240
241
242
24520206-car trains; assigned to the Sinjeong Branch service.
2462022Not built yet
247
248
2562020In service4-car trains; assigned to the Seongsu Branch service.
2572005
2582007
259
260
2612008
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271These trains utilize first generation 2000 series blind trailer cars as the 4th and 7th cars.
272
2732019
274
2752020
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
2852018
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
2932020

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