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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi Monorail 1000

Built by Hitachi

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph

Overview of the Hitachi Monorail 1000

Discover the Hitachi Monorail 1000, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for efficient urban transit.

This distinctive monorail system, operating with a unique gauge, offers a smooth and reliable passenger experience.

Built by Hitachi, the Monorail 1000 boasts a top speed of 65 km/h, making it ideal for navigating city networks.

Its impressive dimensions, with a width of 2.98 meters and a height of 4.92 meters, are optimized for its monorail track configuration.

Currently serving the Kitakyūshū Monorail in Japan as the KM 1000 class, this monorail represents a commitment to innovative public transportation solutions.

Explore the future of urban mobility with the technologically advanced Hitachi Monorail 1000.

Hitachi Monorail 1000 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Track gaugemonorail
Width2.98 m9 ft 9 in
Height4.92 m16 ft 2 in

Operators of the Hitachi Monorail 1000

Railway companies that have operated the Hitachi Monorail 1000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Kitakyūshū MonorailKM 1000Japan

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