Hitachi TX-2000 series

Built by Hitachi

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

2003–2008

20 units

Overview of the Hitachi TX-2000 series

Discover the TX-2000 series, a modern EMU operating on the Tsukuba Express line in Japan.

Part of Hitachi's A-train family, these trains were built between 2003 and 2008. They feature a 1067 mm gauge and operate on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, reaching a top speed of 130 km/h.

Each formation consists of 6 cars, with individual car lengths of 20.8 meters. The TX-2000 series boasts a width of 2.95 meters and a height of 4.07 meters, offering a comfortable and efficient passenger experience.

Hitachi TX-2000 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Family	A-train
Built by	Hitachi · 2003–200820 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	6 cars
Car length	20.8 m68 ft 3 in	68 ft 3 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	4.07 m13 ft 4 in	13 ft 4 in