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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi Sotetsu 8000

Built by Hitachi

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
3,600 kW
4,828 hp
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1990
13 units

Overview of the Hitachi Sotetsu 8000

Discover the Sotetsu 8000 series, a reliable and efficient Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the Sagami Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.

Built by Hitachi in 1990, this distinguished locomotive boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

Designed for optimal performance, the Sotetsu 8000 features a 10-car formation (6M) and runs on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, delivering a powerful 3600 kW output. Its robust construction includes cars measuring 20 meters in length and a width of 2.93 meters.

Experience the engineering excellence of the Sotetsu 8000, a key player in Japanese railway operations.

Hitachi Sotetsu 8000 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi · 199013 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output3,600 kW4,828 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars (6M)
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.93 m9 ft 7 in
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Operators of the Hitachi Sotetsu 8000

Railway companies that have operated the Sotetsu 8000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sagami Railway Co LtdSōtetsu 8000Japan

Hitachi Sotetsu 8000 photos

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