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Overview of the Hitachi 20000 series
Explore the Seibu 20000 series, an advanced EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) designed by Hitachi for the Seibu Railway Company in Japan.
This impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge, perfectly suited for Japan's extensive rail network.
With a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 4.06 meters, the 20000 series embodies efficient and reliable Japanese railway engineering.
Discover the technical specifications and operational excellence of this remarkable electric train.
Hitachi 20000 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Hitachi | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.06 m13 ft 4 in |
Operators of the Hitachi 20000 series
Railway companies that have operated the 20000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Seibu Railway Company, Ltd. | Seibu 20000 | Japan |
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