UTM-02
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{{Infobox train
| name = UTM-02
| image = Maglev in Daejeon 03.jpg
| caption = UTM-02 in 2011
| stocktype = Maglev
| manufacturer = Hyundai Rotem
| yearconstruction = 2003
| operator =
| trainlength = {{convert|13500|mm}}
| width = {{convert|2850|mm}}
| height = {{convert|3500|mm}}
| maxspeed = {{convert|110|km/h|mph}}
| weight = {{convert|20|t}}
}}
UTM-02 is a South Korean maglev train developed for the continuous research of magnetic levitation trains. The vehicle development was undertaken by the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials. It was used on the National Science Museum Maglev line.
History
In 1989, South Korea began developing a maglev train at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials as a national research and development project. Hyundai Rotem, a company participating in the development project, succeeded in developing a 30 km/h vehicle for the Expo '93 exhibition in Daejeon.
Afterwards, 43.5 billion won was invested in research and development to develop the pre-commercialization prototype UTM-01 in 1998 and UTM-02 in 2006. By developing UTM-02, the country secured the core technology for maglev trains.{{Cite news |date=2 February 2016 |title=인천공항 자기부상철도 3일 개통…무료로 운행한다 |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20160201203400003?input=1195m |work=Yonhap News |publisher=}}
UTM-02 were managed by Hyundai Rotem until 2011, but after the contract expired, the National Science Museum took over management of the vehicles.
Technology
It was manufactured by Hyundai Rotem based on technology from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials.{{Cite news |date=22 April 2008 |title=대전 자기부상열차 씽씽~ 9월말까지 무료 |url=https://www.segye.com/newsView/20080421002137 |work=Segye Ilbo |publisher=}}
It is the first maglev train to start commercial operation in South Korea. Like the Shinbundang Line and K-AGT, the driver's cabin is connected to the passenger compartment, allowing a full view. The levitation method is a superconducting suction type suitable for low-speed operation, and the average speed is 30 km/h.
Gallery
File:UTM-02.jpg|UTM-02 in operation at the National Science Museum
File:In UTM-02.jpg|Interior