© trainspo.comHitachi KMTB 10
Built by Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi
Overview of the Hitachi KMTB 10
Discover the KMTB 10, a notable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau in Japan.
This distinctive train, built by Kinki Sharyo and Hitachi, features a 6-car formation, offering efficient passenger transport.
With a top speed of 105 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the KMTB 10 was a reliable workhorse on its network, measuring 123 meters in train length.
Its electric system operates on 1.5 kV DC, ensuring consistent and powerful performance for its operational requirements.
Hitachi KMTB 10 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi | |
| Top speed | 105 km/h65 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 6 cars | |
| Car length | 20.5 m67 ft 3 in | |
| Train length | 123 m403 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.78 m9 ft 1 in | |
| Height | 4.04 m13 ft 3 in |
Operators of the Hitachi KMTB 10
Railway companies that have operated the KMTB 10, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau | KMTB 10 | Japan |
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