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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi Seibu 10000 series

Built by Hitachi

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1993–2003
12 units

Overview of the Hitachi Seibu 10000 series

Discover the Seibu 10000 series, an impressive electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Hitachi for the Seibu Railway Company in Japan.

These trains, featuring a 7-car formation, reach a top speed of 105 km/h and operate on a 1067 mm gauge using a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Since their introduction between 1993 and 2003, many units have undergone significant refurbishment between 2003 and 2008, ensuring their continued performance and passenger comfort.

The Seibu 10000 series embodies the technological advancements and Seibu Railway's commitment to efficient and reliable rail transport in Japan.

Hitachi Seibu 10000 series technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi · 1993–200312 units
Refurbished2003 - 2008 (12)
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation7 cars

Operators of the Hitachi Seibu 10000 series

Railway companies that have operated the Seibu 10000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Seibu Railway Company, Ltd.Seibu 10000Japan

Hitachi Seibu 10000 series photos

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