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Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport

May 12, 2025 | Technology

Korea progresses hydrogen projects

The transport ministry launches a $US 22.5m mainline research programme as Busan opts for hydrogen-powered LRVs.

March 10, 2025 | Financial

Finance confirmed for Morocco’s new trains

French and Spanish governments lend a total of over €1.7bn.

January 14, 2025 | Main line

Gyooe Line reopens to passengers in Korea

Reopening of 30km regional line that closed in 2004 has cost $US 34m.

January 3, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Northern section of GTX-A opens in Korea

Express commuter line runs for 32.3km from Seoul to Unjeong Jungang.

December 16, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Daegyeong Line opens in Korea

Commuter services now operating on 61.8km line from Gumi to Gyeongsan.

November 13, 2023 | Signalling

KTCS-2 enters commercial service on Jeolla Line

Wireless Korean Train Control System 2 meets ETCS standards.

January 31, 2023 | Infrastructure

Korean authorities sign cooperation agreement on Busan and Ulsan rail links

Southern cities’ “one-hour living zone” plans include proposed light rail and suburban lines.

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