KTX - The Korean High Speed Train from France!

안녕하세요 everybody!
Very first trip report in Asia! Let me present the most French high-speed train in Asia, the KTX, high-speed service operated by Korail in South Korea!
Enjoy!
- TRIP INFORMATION -
RECORDED NOVEMBER 2022
Railroad company: Korail (KTX service)
Train type: KTX-I
From: Seoul Station to Busan
Time: 2h41
Price: Around 50€ full price (8€ seat reservation with the Korail Pass)
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00:00 : Intro
01:19 : Seoul station
02:32 : The KTX
03:31 : European sibling ?
05:41 : Mugunghwa
06:02 : KTX from Busan
06:19 : Boarding
07:01 : Seat check
08:29 : KTX-II Sancheon
09:02 : Departure from Seoul
09:38 : Straight outta Seoul
10:01 : Han River
10:16 : Smart vent
10:33 : Entering the HSL
10:46 : Gyeongbu HSR
11:35 : Chenoan-Si
11:55 : French alike ?
12:27 : Mid roll ads
12:50 : Honam HSR
13:23 : Daejon
14:27 : Walkthrough
16:47 : Vending machine
17:25 : Toilets Time
17:55 : A more scenic ride
18:50 : Northbound KTX
19:00 : Concrete HSR
19:37 : Ulsan
20:03 : Approaching Busan
20:20 : Spot by‪@NonstopEurotrip‬
21:24 : Thoughts on the KTX
21:50 : Outro

[@Chips98989]

WOW!!! Bienvenue!! I was hoping that you come to Korea one day and review our trains, but I can't believe that you actually came here! Merci!! As a fellow Korean and a long-time subscriber, I just want to add some things. 1. 10:05 the term 'Gangnam' is literally 'south of river'. Gangnam-gu is only part of southbank of Han river(gu is like arrondissement). That part is actually 'Dongjak-gu', and 'Gangnam-gu' is located about 7km east from there. 2. 12:46 Typo. GwangiuSongieong -> GwangjuSongjeong. 3. 14:50 For few years, that one 2nd class car was operated as a 'Train Cinema' from 2006 to 2014. And yes, they actually showed newly released movies in the train. 4. 16:47 Most of the train journeys in South Korea don't last over 5-6 hours. For KTX, 4 hours is maximum. There were some cafe or dining cars in older days when trains were much slower, but that's all gone now. I think Korail thought it would be more beneficial to place passenger carriages instead of dining cars. 17:17 I think that vending machine wasn't able to read foreign credit card.

[@KTX-UHD]

Honam HSR(KTX/SRT) : Gongju - Iksan - Jeongeup - Gwangjusongjeong - Naju - Mokpo

[@pritamlaskar7265]

Train to Busan is a very good film. I remember watching when I was 17 years of age. Its very emotionally made.

[@huncho1057]

I was scrolling waiting for a train to busan reference 😂😂

[@hyperkid321]

It was honestly one of the best zombie flicks ever made.

[@markclavecin]

@@hyperkid321 Agreed

[@juiioo.jamxss]

zombies : Good train, I get slap by Don Lee

[@stevens1041]

These are so cool. Wish more countries would consider the French trains, they're great. Also, Korea is a beautiful country. The views were stunning.

[@watchhans]

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.

[@lawrencebautista1]

Korail recently introduced third generation KTX set called EMU-320. It is now a proper EMU unlike KTX I and II, deployed in 8-car formation, to be used on Gyeongbu Line Seoul-Busan.

[@Doyoon14]

한국의 기차를 소개해 주셔셔 고맙습니다! Thank you for introducing me to Korean trains!

[@jhs3377]

오~ 제가 구독하고 있었는데 우리나라에도 오셨네요. 감사합니다 🙏

[@user-7ihg2d8g6p]

Hi there! I'm watching all your clips as your subscriber :) And, I'm an engineer of KORAIL's train depot Haengsin(a.k.a 행신기지) which designed for KTX's maintanance. You're amazing how you know KTX well ! 😃

[@shanjida8353]

Another commenter said that at 5:08 the announcement in korean is actually a warning for not going infront of the platform.is that true?if true how is the warning triggered.is it automatic or is triggered by a staff.

[@user-7ihg2d8g6p]

@@shanjida8353 Yes. It is true. In korean, announcement said "That place is dangerous except for the authorited person, please stand behind the place." Besides, warning annoucement operation works automatically :)

[@shanjida8353]

@@user-7ihg2d8g6p why so strict about that?

[@user-7ihg2d8g6p]

​@@shanjida8353 because, Korea's "RAILROAD SAFETY ACT" which was created because of the Daegu subway fire accident in 2003. So, the regulation is being tightened than any other country.

[@khrhee5]

Finally! As a Korean I've been waiting for this!

[@ymvrr]

Perhaps my fav episode of Simply Railway? Granted, not a scenic trip, but both the video and comments posted here are very informative. Very interested in Asian railways--please do more. And the arrival video by Matt was the best ever for your spotters!

[@andrewseo1891]

Also a belated Welcome to Korea! Very happy to see Simply Railway do a vlog about the KTX and look forward to other vlogs about Korean trains.

[@user-jw3yo1id7p]

저는 한국인입니다 어떻게 이렇게 많고 정확한 정보를 알고계시는지 신기합니다. 서울->부산 고속선이 병목현상인것마저 알고 설명하시다니..

[@nathanwulf]

I love Korea, glad you took the transport there! You should do Taiwan if you can , they have some very unique trains and routes!

[@cerchiarolucas]

"train trips from all around the world" you really mean that and that's awesome! good job and keep up! I wish you no less than utter success! :D and thank you

[@oly.mp4]

Very cool! You're getting close to the meat of high speed trains, and trains in general.. Hope to see a Japan episode soon!! (Ps: that guy that was found the toilets time when you opened the door made me crack)

[@s125ish]

The meat ? What does that mean😊

[@kitchin2]

@@s125ish the heart of the matter; le coeur du probleme

[@user-px7it8fq4j]

As a Japanese railfan, I totally agree with his opinion. Please introduce Shinkansen and our metropolitan and suburban railway systems.

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

@@user-px7it8fq4j I think this channel has a good chance to compare the two. Haven't seen much good talk about the comparison of the two. This might be a good chance. Since the guy likes things from France and loves the TGV he should have a level opinion on the Shinkansen. Not to mention he has riden on most of the other European flagships. I think E5 and any of the N700s he should compare to the TGV since they are flagships.

[@deco983]

Oh yeah! Trains in Asia! Great video!

[@golos4863]

5:08 that machine says "You have entered an off-limits area. For your safety, please move inside the platform." There is a sensor in this area, so when a person enters, an announcement is made.

[@shanjida8353]

What kind of sensor?

[@golos4863]

@@shanjida8353 motion detection sensor

[@shanjida8353]

@@golos4863 why so strict?

[@steamb23]

@@shanjida8353 South Korea's railroad system is somewhat paramilitary in nature. The reason for this is firstly for civilian safety reasons, and secondly for historical reasons. South Korea has been threatened by hostile powers, including North Korea, even though it doesn't look like it on the surface. The railroad system is one of South Korea's most important national facilities, so you can expect to receive attention if you enter a non-public area.

[@Glacussia]

First trip report in Asia (maybe but still congratulations)

[@JohnJohn-ml9wd]

Great report! Thank you for the video!

[@yogi4319]

KTX is not the name of the train, but their high-speed service. The first trains used for KTX were imported from France or built locally under license from Alstom. But they are due to be replaced soon with newer models. The latest KTX trains developed in Korea are called "Eum". They use distributed traction system where each car is powered.

[@wharris302]

Yes, so an EMU lol

[@visionist7]

Does Korea have older trains, 80s - 90s style loco/coaches? High speed trains are kinda boring. I like sleeper trains 🚂

[@youngblood3907]

​@@visionist7 No, the old trains have already been retired. And Korea doesn't need a sleeper train. The longest distance is about 3 hours by express train. (Seoul to Busan).

[@jinmo2821]

@@visionist7 You are very strange person...Fast train is boring for you? Wouldn't a normal person find slow train boring?

[@chrisudoka5420]

@@jinmo2821 go to China for old trains

[@raf2269]

Looking forward to the train videos in Asia!

[@YaoboyProd2K15]

Train to Busan, reviewed by an average trip reporter.

[@sergiod6781]

And without zombies

[@popanxiety1227]

@@sergiod6781 Grehrhegrgegregrgrggrrhhhhhh (Bites Sergio Díaz)

[@qawsedrs]

💀💀💀

[@juiioo.jamxss]

@@sergiod6781 I hear a Charger

[@exiag541]

“Charger!”

[@seize2883]

10:02 The train line does not cross Gangnam-gu. Rather, it passes through Dongjak-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Guro-gu, and Geumcheon-gu, before exiting Seoul for Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The only train station within Gangnam-gu is Suseo station, the terminal station for another high-speed train system, SRT, which is run separately from Korail and the KTX (although they do use Korail tracks south of PyeongtaekJije station).

[@Sayitlikitiz101]

Oh, you're so bad! Just casually dropping the "Train to Busan" comment as if nothing. I watched it for the first time 5 years ago and it has become a must watch every October in anticipation for the spooky season. At this point, I have a longer relationship with the movie than with the people I've watched it with. And I still laugh, cry, get angry and applaud at the end! Good reference!

[@mel816]

Yay! I was wondering when you will do trip reports in Asia and that day has finally arrived😄

[@green.]

ktx is amazing, only complaint i have is that the brakes are just too loud but ive heard that the newer sancheon and eum trains are quieter also the announcement at 5:06 is telling you that the area is staff only and you should move back lol

[@rezaalan3991]

What? 😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@JhyunCho]

The first part of the Gyeongbu HSR to Daegu opened in 2004, but it wasn't until 2010 when the high speed line to Busan fully operated. That's why the tracks are different starting from Daegu.

[@ianhomerpura8937]

It was partly because of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. The government had to do some cost cutting.

[@KXY5]

Usually trains in South Korea are in time, just like in Japan. A few weeks ago when I had my first KTX journey, due to a derailement, my train had 3 hours of delay and left without me (because they forgot to show the departure on the board) so I had to go to an other station and take a train with 2 hours of delay. So 5 hours of delay in total. Once on the train, the ride was comfortable and smooth. I recommend KTX

[@yo2trader539]

Being compared to Koreans is insulting.

[@blazeman5959]

@@yo2trader539 Some Japanese don't want to admit that Korea has already surpassed Japan in many areas. So they don't progress. They are just big fish in small ponds.

[@kangkim150]

@@blazeman5959 In just 10 years Japan went from having a 5.1:1 GDP advantage to 2.7:1. It won't be too long until they're even. Maybe Korea's economy will stagnate like Japan but as of now it's a well oiled machine.

[@sirosato6296]

@@blazeman5959 多くの韓国人は昔から現在に至るまで多くの分野で日本に負けていることを認めたくない人間が多い。 鉄道に関して言えば韓国は2022年に1964年の新幹線にやっと追いつきました。おめでとうございます。😁

[@blazeman5959]

@@sirosato6296 Simply the technology doesn't make much of a difference now. However, the problem with Japanese transportation is that railways, roads, and public transportation are thoroughly business-friendly. It is true that it is a big burden for citizens to use the Shinkansen. Highway tolls and taxi fares are also ridiculously high. And the subway system is also inconvenient to use because the fare system is different for each line and is not unified. So in general, Japanese people don't travel to their own countries much, let alone travel abroad. The irony is that the exchange rate between Korea and Japan is 10 times different, but the actual average wage is rather high in Korea. Japanese citizens are becoming poorer and only companies earns a lot of money. This typical appearance is Japan's public transportation system. The reason why public transportation in Korea looks much better than in Japan is the difference between business-friendly and citizen-friendly.

[@ogjk]

I love riding the KTX such a plesant experience even down to the train music /tunes. Wish these trains were everywhere in the world.

[@kanchanananayakkara8959]

One of the beautiful TGV designs! ❤

[@AndreiTupolev]

Although that train's 20 years old now, it seems to be wearing well. Nice colour scheme in first class, that dark red seat trim is very pleasing.

[@blacksno_w]

Awesome video! I took this same train back in July 2022. I have taken many high-speed trains around the world, but i gotta say the KTX was among my favorites to ride, it is really comfortable, even in second-class. Granted the trains were mostly empty when i went, but it was still a fantastic journey, definitely recommend taking the KTX over flying.

[@RitoESI]

Thx for visiting Korea Sir! I hope you had a great experience in our country. Have a nice day :)

[@michaelhall8586]

Yay you covered South Korea! I’m so glad, I always think Korean trains are like the Rolling Stones to japan’s Beatles. Japan’s trains are more popular but South Korean trains have a bit more edge and are really fun for hardcore train enthusiasts

[@shanjida8353]

I don't get it.

[@anindrapratama]

yeah especially the different practices adopted. American for Diesel, Europe for Electric locos and HST, Japan for commuter trains

[@scottyerkes1867]

Very nice ride. Comfy seats although outdated. High speed. Thank you Thibault😀💚

[@ferroviestazioni7323]

Nice video

[@TaronTT]

I think the seperated 2nd class cariage is because of the motors inside of it - it's not a very quiet carriage! By putting 1st class to one side instead of the middle you still avoid as much 'through-walkers' as possible :) I also read from someone that it used to be a on-train cinema! Now that's cool.

[@ysl5118]

Je pensais que ce jour ne viendrait jamais! Épisode Simply Railway en Corée du Sud! J'espère que vous avez apprécié votre séjour ici et que vous avez essayé nos nouveaux rames automotrices à grande vitesse!

[@adamcutts2174]

When you were showing the power outlet with twin USBs, the sign above it says "Tempory power shutdown through isolation section" as this happens on most ACEMUs within the UK especially the new Hitachi IETs used by LNER, GWR and of course the TPE 802s when on 25kv AC power as the AC outlets for phones and laptops are fed directly from the 25kv AC power transformers but on the Avanti West Coast Pendolinos the outlets on tables don't go off when flying through a so called "neutral section" of the 25kv AC OHLE in the UK

[@FluffyFenrirGrayWolf]

KTX-1 Has Really Cool Design of Power cars

[@MCRN_Hammurabi]

I’d love to go to South Korea, so many things to do for such a small yet beautiful country.

[@Kvasiir]

Tgv is such a nice train

[@904rivers96]

I take this train usually 2 times a week (not in first class like you did) and you filmed my aparment building at 13:31

[@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.

[@Lowspecgames-lr2qz]

Welcome to South Korea! It is quite impressive to see this many fellow Korean viewers in this comment section :D 다들 숨어서 보고계셨군요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@jaewonchang3448]

When you cross the Hangang railway bridge, you're not in Gangnam-gu, you're in Dongjak-gu briefly, and then you're in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Happy to clarify!

[@Uncooked_Ravioli]

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.

[@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.

[@uk9431]

Old KTX1 will be replace to KTX-Eum (EMU-320/power-distributed train/320km/h). it's test running now. Downgraded version already operating (EMU-260/power-distributed train/260km/h) for semi high speed line (almost same design as EMU-320)

[@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!

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

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!

[@rodrigoalvesdepaula5262]

Fun fact: Korail already had Nez Casse locomotives! These machines operated from 1970's to late 2010's. Korail and FEPASA (São Paulo, Brazil railways) were the only owners of Nez Casse locomotives with AAR couples (FEPASA machines had metre gauge axles!!!).

[@langling4137]

What type in Brazil? Did not know Brazil were also operated nez casse too

[@rodrigoalvesdepaula5262]

@@langling4137 , Brazilian Nez Casse were based of NS 1700 Series (Netherlands). Only two machines were built. Their nicknames were "Francesas". In early 1980, FEPASA built a new railway from Uberaba to Santos Port as a Export Corridor. 80 Nez Casse electric locomotives were bought for operation in this corridor, but Brazilian economy went into financial depression and only two locomotives were able to operate - other 78 machines were never assembled. Nowadays, American-Type Wabtec and EMD diesel locomotives (including GE Super Seven machines!) operates in this corridor with 120-railcars monster trains. The two Nez Casse are abandoned in a railway yard in a town called Mairinque, near São Paulo Metropolis.

[@langling4137]

@@rodrigoalvesdepaula5262 aaah ok thanks for the info. Is it 3000v DC?

[@rodrigoalvesdepaula5262]

That's right! 3000 V DC, metre gauge.

[@langling4137]

@@rodrigoalvesdepaula5262 sorry if i ask too much. Is it using 2 monomotorlike french SNCF unit or is it using 1 motor per axle (total 4 motor) like Korean unit?

[@skwon1526]

Simply wonderful shots! Thank you.

[@SimplyRailway]

Thank you :)

[@AndreiTupolev]

They managed to build a whole new station without tearing down the old one then, even though I suppose the cost of land must be fairly astronomical. The new station does rather look like a warehouse or superstore, though. The platform level is pretty impressive, though.

[@texasray5237]

i wish you could see the train I took from Seoul to Pusan back in the eighties. I remember chickens and ducks. And it was really slow.

[@Daniel-hj8el]

Yes, finally get to see high speed trains in Asia and soon I want to see Japanese trains 🚆 as like Shinckansin 😁.

[@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.

[@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)

[@shanjida8353]

What kind of sensors?and how does it differentiate between staff and passengers?

[@KTX-UHD]

@@shanjida8353 CCTV가 사람을 감지합니다. 그리고 원래 해당구역을 일반인이 들어가면 역무원이나 승무원, KTX기장님이 뒤로 가라고 제지하십니다. 2019년 전에는 이 CCTV가 없었습니다. 철도 사상사고나 선로무단통행 등 위험한 일이 일어나지 않도록 방지한 시스템이죠 (알아서 번역하고 답하세요)

[@shanjida8353]

@@KTX-UHD can the cctv detection system differentciate between staff and passengers?

[@KTX-UHD]

CCTV는 승객과 직원을 구별하진 못해도 사람이라는 것을 감지합니다. 허나, 이 CCTV는 역무실에 연결되어있어, 역무실에서 관리중인 역무원이 CCTV 화면을 봅니다. CCTV에 승객으로 보이는 경우에는 역무원이 무전으로 가까운 직원에게 요청을 합니다. CCTV에서 철도기장이거나 역무원, 또는 철도경찰 등이 보이는 경우에만 예외입니다.

[@ReyOfLight]

Both South Korea and Japan are heavily into bento style meals you can pick up at the train station. There’s always a very wide variety of bento boxes so there’s always a bento that fits you, and from what I’ve seen on travel vlogs, bento tends to be really good too! Seeing how travelers can buy such excellent meals at the station before boarding their train, I can actually understand why there’s no restaurant/cafe onboard, it’s just not needed… Here in Europe you only really find trash at the train stations (fast food and mostly boring sandwiches) so you could say the need for food service onboard a train is higher in Europe compared to South Korea or Japan. I haven’t visited South Korea or Japan myself though I’d like to sometime. I have however visited China a few times and have also taken train in China, both regional train and sleeper train. Unfortunately I don’t know how the food situation looks like in Chinese train stations as I didn’t need to pick anything up for my journeys (already had food/snacks and drinks with me for the trips that called for it) so just didn’t pay attention to if there were stores or not in the stations. I’ve taken regional train between Suzhou and Shanghai, and sleeper train between Suzhou and Beijing (and back again from Beijing to Suzhou), amazing experiences and the Suzhou-Beijing (and back) trip was my first and this far only time I’ve taken sleeper train anywhere. I was in 1st class on the sleeper train, 4 bed compartment that I shared with my Chinese hosts I was traveling with. There wasn’t any food service onboard the train despite the journey being about 10 hours long, not sure there was even a cart or vending machine for drinks and snacks, but we just brought easy food and snacks so never had the need to find out. We didn’t eat bento, the food was picked up from a neighborhood shopping mall restaurant, but it was tasty and kept us satisfied, and I slept better than expected in my top bunk on the way to Beijing. On the way back to Suzhou I slept like a rock on the top bunk because I was exhausted from the days in Beijing and sleeping on a moving train wasn’t as new to me then either. I can’t remember if we had a sink in the compartment, but I do remember the toilet was in one end of the train car and it was a western style toilet and not a squat toilet. Unsure about shower being available or not, I didn’t explore the train, only stayed in my “room” together with my travel companions, and I of course used the toilet when needing to do so. I also can’t say what Chinese sleeper trains are like today as the round trip I took was way back in 2009. But it’s definitely something I can recommend trying if you get the chance

[@pauloliver3129]

woah it brings memories from 2013 when i ride KTX from Seoul to Busan

[@EAFSQ9]

that peripheral view at 16:34... it doesn't feel fast but it is

[@sarangjokhio3408]

Lucky to travelled in both KTX and TGV multiple times :) However, the train stations in Korea are way better than France.

[@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! :)

[@fiveinitaly]

Amazing stuff friend 👍👍👍👍

[@alexandrutrainspotter2079]

#Respect.When the bucharest istanbul video come out?

[@oneperson1151]

15:26 Also, there's some amenity kits(included welcome snacks and wet tissue) for KTX 1st class passengers. And these amenity kits are located in car 3 and 4, which is opposite site to water vending machine. (KTX-1) However, there's no English information about these amenity kits, so it is hard for foreigners to know because there is no information written in English. Only written in Korean...I hope that almost every KTX(KTX-1/Sancheon), operated by Korail, should add the English information about these amenity kits soon...T_T (Ps. you can find the information about amenity kits, only written in Korean -> 6:42 => KTX 특실물품 이용안내 = informations about KTX 1st class amenity kits)

[@WingsOTWorld]

I was about to say, it's a shame Thibault didn't turn around to see the snack boxes. I know I missed them at first when I had the opportunity to ride on the Ktx but managed to notice it when I got off 😅

[@shanjida8353]

Why doesn't the staff hand it out.

[@oneperson1151]

@@shanjida8353 It's because of the COVID-19 since 2020. Before COVID-19(2016~early 2020), staffs were hand it out to each 1st class passenger...

[@shanjida8353]

@@oneperson1151 also on the water bottle dispencer does it say that you cannot take the water bottle outside the train.

[@oneperson1151]

@@shanjida8353 Water bottle vending machines located in car No. 3 and 4(one of the 1st class services) are only for 1st class passengers. I know that one~two bottle of water is okay, but taking too much outside the train is not a good move.

[@fredericrmerchant1355]

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.

[@lagcom]

10:11 sorry for being a bit of a pedant but the KTX does not go through the district itself, the part south of the river that the KTX travels through is administrated by other districts

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip, and finally, welcome to Asia, specifically in South Korea. Can't wait for another train adventure in South Korea. As far as I know, some countries in East Asia is very strict about privacy, especially when taking a picture or video, but thankfully you managed it well. Hopefully you also visited another Asian countries which has High Speed Train, especially Japan.

[@KHHVKimchicel]

Great to see KTX in this channel.

[@noahyoutube1358]

Im early but can You plz take the Bergen Line in Norway. Its worth it

[@einsesteinpiorosado8071]

Gracias monsieur .

[@chiragganguly]

Excellent

[@mirinae5910]

Now new ktx released which all made by korean company! Ktx-eum

[@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

[@busanisgood]

최고입니다. 구독했어요.

[@Andrewjg_89]

Korean TGV perhaps. Or maybe similar to the high speed trains in France. Still impressive video. 👍

[@elnido4184]

It will be great to see your trip report on HS2 in the future.

[@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.

[@shanjida8353]

Laos china is not high speed.

[@zacksung11]

@@shanjida8353 You're right, it's a level below HSR. But this month marks a year since it opened, so i highlighted it. Also, it's the first use of Chinese trains outside China, so I thought he'd be interested.

[@bismayparida2115]

Well the Indian HSR would be Ahemdabad - Mumbai. Ahemdabad - Delhi route will be built after 2025 unfortunately 🙁. But anyways the rolling stocks we are going to receive are E3, E5 and, E6 series Shinkansen. I was very happy when I saw this news on TV 2 weeks ago🤩

[@aammuhsochannel5158]

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

[@user-wl3iy2sr6f]

welcome to korea~ Enjoy~

[@RussianWonder29]

Wow very surprised as a french haha

[@user-rm2hm5wk9p]

I would take a Train to Seoul but I would never a Train to Busan!

[@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.

[@geraldcapon392]

Merci mon ami très bien.

[@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 ?

[@langling4137]

By the way, newest KTX type is EMU (KTX-eum). They have to redesign and completely switch and redevelop a trainset from scratch, from pushpull seen in KTX sancheon to EMU in eum Any strong reasons of this? I think it's cheaper if you develop KTX sancheon into better trains (like lighter body, lighter power car etc) rather than redevelop a train from scratch. The new emu are totally different from sancheon sets so i think development costs are higher. Also, pushpull train have less electrical components than MU sets. Fewer traction motor, transformers, inverter and so on. So it's cheaper to maintain. I understand EMU have higher acceleration rate, but if they can develop lighter trains, more powerful motors, i think push-pull can also perform like EMU. Or maybe I'm wrong... Sorry if I'm insulting some Koreans here Sorry for out of context

[@Chips98989]

Your opinions are true. MU sets are expensive to build and maintain. But KTX system has many stations to stop. For example, Gyeongbu HSR line is 400km long, but has 10 stations. Most trains stop for 5~7 stations, so many journey is less than 100km apart. It's kinda hard to keep maximum speed of 305km with pushpull trains. Also, there are 2 kinds of KTX EUM. One type has max. operating speed of 260km, and the other(which will rollout soon) has 320km. 260km type is serving other semi-highspeed lines, just like ICE system in Germany. With this approach, Korail can expand their KTX service to other regions where it's hard to completely build new HSR line.

[@langling4137]

@@Chips98989 hmm ok i understand. Kind like of metro styled service

[@amarthakertanegara]

always love the facing forward seat. i wonder why trains in Europe/US didn't have that features? 🤔

[@CH-fy2yb]

Enjoy your trip on Korea!

[@Nderak]

i was in ROK in 2004 as a wee tot, i rode the subway and a couple inter cities to seoul

[@poliferroso2]

Anybody watching this after Titipo Titipo on Netflix??

[@CATENARY.]

This is an awesome video as a korean. Thank you for coming to Korea 🤗🤗

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Boa tarde simply lindo trem gostei

[@lakshmisathish3652]

This sean reminds of train to busan which is a zombie movie

[@vinogs651]

The space between the platform and train door is a little bit scary.

[@소부선각역정차]

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

[@elnido4184]

Prehaps the most stylish TGV of its time as it features the most stylish headlights and nose for a TGV

[@Bayern_Tifosi]

KTX is a brand name like a paid star. Korea High-Speed Railroad (韓國高速鐵道) or KTX (korea train express) is a high-speed and semi-high-speed rail brand and top-class train operated by Korea Railroad Corporation, which opened on April 1, 2004. It will soon be replaced with a new train made by Hyundai Rotem, a company affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group. The new train is an EMU-320 made with Korean technology, and it shows features close to ICE or Shinkansen, such as power distribution type, general bogie, and wide body. The traces of the TGV are almost gone, except for the arrangement of cab instruments and some cab parts.

[@CanalConcourse1196]

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.

[@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.

[@shanjida8353]

What are the differences with the jr pass?