© trainspo.comAlna Tobu 5050
Built by Alna, FHI
Overview of the Alna Tobu 5050
Discover the Tobu 5050, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the Japanese railway network.
Designed and built by Alna and FHI, this robust train operated for Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd.
With a width of 2.85 meters and a height of 4.2 meters, the Tobu 5050 was equipped to operate on a 1067 mm gauge, a common feature in Japan.
Its 1.5 kV DC electrical system allowed it to reach a top speed of 105 km/h, providing efficient passenger service.
Though part of the Tobu 5000 series, the 5050 model represents a piece of railway history, contributing to the country's mobility.
Alna Tobu 5050 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tobu 5000 | |
| Built by | Alna, FHI | |
| Top speed | 105 km/h65 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.2 m13 ft 9 in |
Operators of the Alna Tobu 5050
Railway companies that have operated the Tobu 5050, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. | Tobu 5050 | Japan |
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