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Overview of the Hitachi 50090
Discover the Tobu 50090, a remarkable EMU from Japan’s Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd.
This modern A-train family member, part of the Tobu 50000 series, was built by Hitachi between 2008 and 2010. It boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates with a 1.5 kV DC electric system on a 1067 mm gauge.
The 50090 is configured in a 10-car formation, with each car measuring 20.13 meters in length and a width of 2.8 meters. Experience efficiency and reliability with this exceptional locomotive.
Hitachi 50090 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tobu 50000 | |
| Family | A-train | |
| Built by | Hitachi · 2008–20106 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 10 cars | |
| Car length | 20.13 m66 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Hitachi 50090
Railway companies that have operated the 50090, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. | Tobu 50090 | Japan |
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