LS Eco Energy supplies telecom cables to Hyundai Rotem

LSCV's production lines in Vietnam / Courtesy of LS Eco Energy

LS Eco Energy has made its first delivery of railway telecommunication cables to Hyundai Rotem, securing a meaningful supply track record for the firm’s entry into the global train manufacturers’ supply chain, the LS affiliate said Thursday.

The cables — supplied by LS Eco Energy’s Vietnamese production subsidiary, LSCV — will be deployed in hydrogen-powered trams currently being developed for public transit systems in Daejeon and Ulsan.

These specialized cables serve as critical components that link trains’ control systems with communication networks, enabling the real-time transmission of vital operational data.

Given their direct impact on train safety and reliability, railway cables must meet exceptionally stringent durability and quality standards.

As parts for railway systems are supplied mostly by highly reliable partners, securing such a supply track record serves as a major competitive milestone for the company.

Following the latest deal, LS Eco Energy has established a strategic foothold to expand its high-value special cable business. The company expects to secure subsequent orders, as Hyundai Rotem accelerates its domestic and international railway projects.

The move is part of LSCV’s broader strategy to shift its product portfolio toward high-margin industrial infrastructure components. Prospects remain bright, as the Vietnamese government aggressively pushes massive rail infrastructure initiatives, including the country’s high-speed railway and various urban transit networks.

LS Eco Energy plans to leverage LSCV as a local manufacturing hub to target the broader Southeast Asian railway market.

"This initial supply carries immense significance, as it marks our entry into Hyundai Rotem's supply chain and our debut in the specialized railway cable market," an LS Eco Energy official said.

"We plan to deepen our partnership with Hyundai Rotem and actively target the global rail infrastructure market in tandem with Korea's overseas railway exports."