© trainspo.comFHI Tobu 5070
Built by Alna, FHI
Overview of the FHI Tobu 5070
Discover the Tobu 5070, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) gracing the railways of Japan.
Designed and built by Alna and FHI, this locomotive embodies reliability and efficiency for passenger transport.
With a width of 2.85 meters and a height of 4.2 meters, the Tobu 5070 is built to operate on a 1067 mm gauge, a common standard in the Japanese railway system.
Its power is supplied by a 1.5 kV DC electrical system, ensuring optimal operation.
Reaching a top speed of 105 km/h, it makes for an excellent choice for regional and suburban connections.
The Tobu 5070 stands as an example of high-quality railway engineering serving Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd.
An efficient and high-performing mode of transport to explore the Land of the Rising Sun.
FHI Tobu 5070 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 FHI Tobu 5070
Railway companies that have operated the Tobu 5070, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. | Tobu 5070 | Japan |
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