UTY EMU-250 is the high-speed electric multiple unit trainset derived from the South KoreanKTX family for Afrosiyob, Uzbekistan's high-speed rail line. The trains will be manufactured in South Korea by Hyundai Rotem, marking the first time South Korean KTX trains export overseas. This export model to Uzbekistan will be partially modified from the KTX-Eum to suit local conditions in the country.
History
On June 14, 2024, Hyundai Rotem won a KR₩270 billion order for the Supply and Maintenance of Distributed Power High-Speed rail from the Uzbek Railways(UTY). Specifically, the company signed a contract to supply vehicles and provide maintenance (2 years of light maintenance and 9 months of heavy maintenance) to the Uzbek Railways, and the railways of both countries and the company of Hyundai Rotem signed a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) for high-speed rail operation and maintenance.[1]
A total of 42 units (6 trains) of UTY EMU-250, based on the KTX-Eum model, will be delivered, with the first train scheduled for April 2027, and all 6 trains scheduled for operation in September of the same year.[2]
Specifications
UTY EMU-250 is 175m long per train and can accommodate up to 389 seats. Also, KTX-Eum or EMU-250 will be improved according to the Uzbekistan's needs. The main differences are as follows.[2]
If the UTY EMU-250 is introduced in Uzbekistan, it will be the country's first Multiple unit. The reason for the addition of steps for boarding and disembarking inside the vehicle is that the station platform height in Uzbekistan is 200mm, which is relatively lower than in Korea.[3]
The speed is 250 km/h. South Korean products account for 87% of vehicle parts.
