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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi Sotetsu 7000

Built by Hitachi

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1975

Overview of the Hitachi Sotetsu 7000

Explore the Sotetsu 7000, an impressive example of Japanese railway engineering.

Built by Hitachi in 1975 and refurbished in 2008, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) is an iconic part of the Sagami Railway Co Ltd. It operates on a 1067 mm gauge and boasts a top speed of 110 km/h, showcasing a blend of performance and reliability.

This robust train features cars measuring 20 meters in length and 2.8 meters in width. Its electrical systems run on 1.5 kV DC, ensuring efficient operation. Discover the history and technical specifications of the Sotetsu 7000, a train that has left its mark on Japan's railway landscape.

Hitachi Sotetsu 7000 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi · 1975
Refurbished2008
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in

Operators of the Hitachi Sotetsu 7000

Railway companies that have operated the Sotetsu 7000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sagami Railway Co LtdSōtetsu 7000Japan

Hitachi Sotetsu 7000 photos

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