© trainspo.comAlna 100 series
Built by Alna, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Alna 100 series
Explore the 100 series, also recognized as the Tobu 100, an impressive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) operated by Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.
Constructed by Alna and Tokyu Car between 1990 and 1991, this series features 6-car formations and boasts a top speed of 130 km/h, making it a swift and efficient mode of transport.
With a gauge of 1067 mm and a car length of 20 meters, these trains are designed to navigate diverse Japanese rail lines. The electric system operates on 1.5 kV DC, ensuring reliable power.
Measuring 2.88 meters in width and 4.2 meters in height, the 100 series offers a comfortable and functional interior, embodying Japanese railway engineering.
Discover the robust performance and practical design of the Tobu 100 series, a distinctive part of Japan's rail network.
Alna 100 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TCC100 | |
| Built by | Alna, Tokyu Car · 1990–19919 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 6 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.88 m9 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 4.2 m13 ft 9 in |
Operators of the Alna 100 series
Railway companies that have operated the 100 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. | Tobu 100 | Japan |
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