Jungang D&M Signs Supply Contract for Next-Generation High-Speed Train Wireless Devices with Hyundai Rotem

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Jungang D&M, a company specializing in train broadcasting and wireless communication, announced on the 9th that it has signed a supply contract worth 2.9 billion KRW with Hyundai Rotem for wireless devices for 84 units of the next-generation high-speed train ‘KTX-Eum (EMU260)’. This amount corresponds to 22.3% of last year's consolidated sales, and the contract period extends until August 30, 2026.

The train wireless devices supplied by Jungang D&M are ‘Railway Integrated Wireless Network (LTE-R)’ and ‘Very High Frequency (VHF)’ products. These devices play a crucial role as wireless communication networks between the control center and trains, as well as between trains themselves, operating on both high-speed sections and conventional lines.

The Eum, to which Jungang D&M’s wireless devices will be applied, is the next-generation Korean high-speed train designed to replace existing KTX and KTX-Sancheon trains. Eum adopts a ‘Distributed Power System (Electric Multiple Unit)’, distributing power units across all passenger cars. This reduces vehicle weight and demonstrates superior performance in acceleration and gradient operation compared to the conventional concentrated power system.

A Jungang D&M official stated, "The supply contract for wireless devices for KTX-Eum is a result of our recognized technological expertise in the train wireless device field," adding, "We will continue to market our wireless devices not only for aging trains but also for new replacement trains.”

He further added, "Jungang D&M has been aggressively investing in the development of LTE-R train wireless devices for the past four years," and "We are achieving results in securing related business orders."

Jungang D&M has delivered LTE-R devices for the Korean Train Control System (KTCS-2) to Hyundai Rotem and completed testing and certification. Last year, the company succeeded in securing a contract for train wireless devices for GTX-A and is currently preparing for delivery.

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