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| ITX-Cheongchun | |
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| Overview | |
| Service type | Limited express (Higher-speed rail) |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | South Korea |
| First service | February 28, 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Korail |
| Route | |
| Line(s) used | Gyeongchun Line, Jungang line, Gyeongwon Line |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Operating speed | 198 km/h (123 mph) |
Intercity Train eXpress-Cheongchun abbreviated as ITX-Cheongchun (Korean: ITX-청춘) is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea, introduced on February 28, 2012. ITX-Cheongchun is the successor of the Gyeongchun Line Mugunghwa-ho which operated until December 2010. It is the only Limited express in Korea, and offers services comparable to those in Japan. In fact, it is known to benchmark Japan's Limited express. Korea's first double-decker coach ran on this line. This train connects Seoul, Guri, Namyangju, Gapyeong and Chuncheon. ITX-Cheongchun trains have an average speed of 180 kilometers per hour.