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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi Toyo-kosoku 2000

Built by Hitachi

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2004
11 units

Overview of the Hitachi Toyo-kosoku 2000

Discover the efficient and modern Toyo-kosoku 2000 EMU, a key player in Japan's rail network.

Operating under the Tōyō Rapid Railway Co., Ltd., this electric multiple unit is part of the highly adaptable "A-train" family, known for its reliability and advanced design.

Built by Hitachi in 2004, the Toyo-kosoku 2000 boasts a top speed of 100 km/h, making it ideal for rapid transit operations.

Its 10-car formation and 20-meter car length provide ample passenger capacity, while the 1067 mm gauge and 1.5 kV DC electric systems ensure compatibility with extensive Japanese railway infrastructure.

This versatile train exemplifies modern Japanese railway engineering.

Hitachi Toyo-kosoku 2000 technical specifications

Value
FamilyA-train
Built byHitachi · 200411 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Hitachi Toyo-kosoku 2000

Railway companies that have operated the Toyo-kosoku 2000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Tōyō Rapid Railway Co., Ltd.Toyo-kosoku 2000Japan

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