Hyundai Rotem Wins 330 Billion KRW Contract for Sillim Line Operation and Maintenance
[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Hyundai Rotem will take charge of the operation and maintenance project of the Sillim Line light rail.
Hyundai Rotem announced on the 31st that it had won the operation and maintenance project of the Sillim Line light rail, ordered by Nam Seoul Light Rail Co., Ltd. The amount is approximately 329.5 billion KRW. Hyundai Rotem plans to carry out the project together with Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, a consortium partner.
Through this project, Hyundai Rotem will perform the operation and vehicle maintenance tasks of the Sillim Line light rail for 30 years from the expected opening date in the first half of 2022, together with Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation. Hyundai Rotem will be responsible for overall operation and maintenance tasks, while Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation will handle control and technical support tasks.
The abundant maintenance project experience of Hyundai Rotem and the 18 years of accident-free operation expertise of Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation were positive factors in winning this project. Hyundai Rotem has secured various maintenance project achievements including Ukraine electric trains, Egypt Cairo electric trains, New Zealand Wellington electric trains and passenger cars, and Brazil S?o Paulo suburban electric trains.
The Sillim Line light rail operates on a total length of approximately 7.8 km connecting Yeouido Saetgang Station to Seoul National University, consisting of 11 stations and one vehicle depot. It is characterized by an unmanned operation system and is expected to greatly help alleviate chronic traffic congestion in the southwestern region of Seoul.
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A Hyundai Rotem official said, “Based on our expertise in maintenance and systematic railway operation capabilities, we will provide stable services that satisfy customers,” and added, “We will do our best to successfully carry out this project.”
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