© trainspo.comAlna Tobu 250 series
Built by Alna, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Alna Tobu 250 series
Discover the Tobu 250 series, a high-performance Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for efficiency and capacity.
Built in 1998 by Alna and Tokyu Car, this impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge, making it well-suited for Japan's railway network.
As part of the Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. fleet in Japan, the Tobu 250 series features a 6-car formation (3M3T) for smooth and effective operations.
With a 1.5 kV DC electric system and drawing on the established Tobu 200 series design, this EMU combines reliability with modern functionality.
Alna Tobu 250 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tobu 200 | |
| Built by | Alna, Tokyu Car · 19981 units | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 6 cars (3M3T) |
Operators of the Alna Tobu 250 series
Railway companies that have operated the Tobu 250 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. | Tobu 250 | Japan |
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