From Planning to Practical Application, From Technology to People"
Railway technology that changes the world — Korea Railroad Research Institute!

• Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Korea Railroad Research Institute’s website!
  Railways are more than just a means of transportation—they connect people and communities, the present and the future, forming a sustainable social infrastructure. They are the technology that ensures one of life’s most essential elements—mobility—and serve as a vital driver of inclusive growth and balanced regional development.
• Since its establishment in 1996, the Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) has been at the forefront of advancing national railway technologies, from high-speed rail to urban transit and light rail systems. Today, we are evolving into a practical, implementation-oriented research institute that leads innovation across the entire railway industry ecosystem and promotes the global dissemination of railway technologies.
• In the era of carbon neutrality and digital transformation, we will lead innovation in railway technology for the future!
  By integrating key Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies—such as IoT, artificial intelligence, and big data—with railway technology, and by developing ultra-high-speed mobility solutions like the Hyper Tube, we will open the door to a better future through rail innovation.
• From planning to practical application, we will deliver railway technologies the public can truly experience!
  At KRRI, we reflect real-world needs throughout the entire R&D process, from strategic planning to problem-solving in the field. We strengthen practical cooperation with railway operators, local governments, and businesses, ensuring our technologies go beyond the laboratory and make a meaningful impact on people’s daily lives.
• From technology to people, we will foster a warm research culture where researchers and citizens work together!
  While technology can be created by individuals, embedding it into everyday life and transforming society can only be achieved together. KRRI will always keep people at the heart of our work, moving toward a future of warm, inclusive railways created by all. Thank you.