Hitachi Nagaden 3500

Built by Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1961–1971

Overview of the Hitachi Nagaden 3500

Discover the Nagaden 3500, a versatile electric train operated by the Nagano Electric Railway in Japan.

This model, derived from the Tokyo Metro 3000 series, was built between 1961 and 1971 by several renowned manufacturers. It underwent refurbishment in 1993.

The Nagaden 3500 boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems. It features a car length of 18 meters, a width of 2.79 meters, and a height of 4 meters.

With its 1067 mm gauge, the Nagaden 3500 is an integral part of Japan's railway landscape, perfectly adapted to local infrastructure.

Hitachi Nagaden 3500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Tokyo metro 3000
Built by	Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi · 1961–1971
Refurbished	1993
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4 m13 ft 1 in	13 ft 1 in