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Hyundai Rotem develops new train system

By Kim Bo-gyung

Published : June 19, 2018 - 15:23

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Hyundai Rotem, the train-making affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, has developed the world’s first train system that can pass through sharp curves with a radius of 15 meters, the company said Tuesday.

Capable of making turns in round areas with a 15-meter radius, compared to the previous 25-meter radius, the latest system is expected to enable train tracks to be built in populous regions and curvy locales.

It was developed as part of a government-led project to develop trains that can run 5-7 seven meters underground between 2014 and 2018, the company said.

Hyundai Rotem’s newly developed train system enables sharp turns in a radius of 15 meters. (Hyundai Rotem) Hyundai Rotem’s newly developed train system enables sharp turns in a radius of 15 meters. (Hyundai Rotem)

Hyundai Rotem has registered about 86 patents per year over the past five years, it added.

The company invested some 101.5 billion won ($91.8 million) in research last year, up 14 percent on-year. 

By Kim Bo-gyung (lisakim425@heraldcorp.com)

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