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May 30, 2022 | Technology

KRRI device reduces vibration to protect high-value freight

New device designed to protect electronic products in transit.

July 21, 2021 | Light Rail

Preferred design selected for Busan battery LRV

Busan is developing Korea’s first light rail project since the country’s final tram line closed in 1968.

April 21, 2021 | Technology

Korean project to develop liquefied hydrogen fuel cell traction

KRRI says liquefied hydrogen powered fuel cells offer improved performance over conventional gaseous hydrogen solutions.

January 22, 2021 | High-speed

Korea to phase out diesel passenger trains by 2029

KOREAN president Mr Moon Jae-In has announced plans to phase out all diesel passenger locomotives and multiple units in the country by 2029, resulting in an estimated 30% reduction in carbon emissions for the nation’s rail sector.

November 9, 2020 | Technology

Hyundai Rotem and KRRI sign hydrogen cooperation agreement

HYUNDAI Rotem, Korea, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korean Rail Research Institute (KRRI) to cooperate on the research and development of a hydrogen-based propulsion system for rail vehicles.

October 20, 2020 | Technology

KRRI and Gangwon province sign hydrogen cooperation agreement

KOREA Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) has signed an agreement with the province of Gangwon to support the development of hydrogen rail infrastructure in the region.

October 12, 2020 | Technology

KRRI tests 5G autonomous trains

THE Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) has announced that it is currently testing a 5G-based autonomous train control system at its Osong Railway Comprehensive Test Track.

August 17, 2020 | Technology

Ulsan and Hyundai Rotem agree hydrogen tram project

THE Korean city of Ulsan and Hyundai Rotem have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to produce and test the country’s first hydrogen-powered LRVs. The agreement was signed on August 13 at an event attended by Ulsan’s mayor, Mr Cheol-ho Song, and Mr Yong-bae Lee, Hyundai Rotem’s CEO.

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