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Korail Commuter Diesel Car
In service1996–2023
ManufacturerDaewoo Heavy Industries
Constructed1996–1999
Entered service1999
Number built131
Number in service10
Capacity79–89 seats
OperatorsSouth Korea Korail
Specifications
Train length20,900 mm (68 ft 7 in)
Width3,200 mm (10 ft 6 in)
Height4,200 mm (13 ft 9 in)
Wheel diameter860 mm (2 ft 10 in)
Wheelbase2,100 mm (6 ft 11 in)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Prime mover(s)Cummins NT855-R4
Engine typeDiesel
Cylinder count6
Power output310 HP
TransmissionVoith T 211R
HVACTRU–0454H
Electric system(s)AC 440V
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

The Korail Commuter Diesel Car (Korean도시통근형 디젤 액압 동차) or CDC for short were commuter diesel multiple units in South Korea. They were introduced in 1996.[1] But due to the aging issue of the cars, they were fully retired on 17 December, 2023. Due to the aging isue of the trains, the [[Sea Train (Korail) |Sea Train]] ended its operation on 25 December 2023 after 16 years of service.

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  • Byun, Seong Woo (August 1999). 한국철도차량 100년사: 철도차량기술검정단 한국철도차량 100년사 편찬위원회 편찬 [100 Years of Korean Railway Vehicles: Compilation of the 100 Year History of Korean Railroad Vehicles by the Railroad Vehicle Technology Inspection Group] (in Korean). Seoul: Railroad Vehicle Technology Inspection Team.

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