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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.

December 16, 2022 | Infrastructure

Approval given for next section of Korea’s Middle Inland Line

$US 987.3m Mungyeong - Gimcheon line is expected to act as an engine for regional growth.

December 6, 2022 | Infrastructure

South Korean consortium set to build Asunción light rail line

Bill passed by Paraguayan senate paves way for construction of 43km line from capital to Ypacarai.

October 3, 2022 | Fleet

Hyundai Rotem rolls out Korea’s fastest high-speed train

Its distributed power system is more efficient for the country’s terrain, company claims.

September 27, 2021 | Light Rail

Korea invests in hydrogen-powered LRVs

Korea aims to mass produce hydrogen LRVs from 2024, with export market planned.

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