© trainspo.comJR East Sotetsu 10000
Built by Tokyu Car, JR East
Overview of the JR East Sotetsu 10000
Discover the Sotetsu 10000 series, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) serving Japan's Sagami Railway Co Ltd.
Built by Tokyu Car and JR East, this model boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge, ensuring efficient and reliable passenger transport.
With a car length of 20 meters, a width of 2.93 meters, and a height of 3.98 meters, the Sotetsu 10000 is designed for passenger comfort.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this locomotive represents modernity and performance in the Japanese railway landscape.
JR East Sotetsu 10000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Tokyu Car, JR East | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.93 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.98 m13 ft 1 in |
Operators of the JR East Sotetsu 10000
Railway companies that have operated the Sotetsu 10000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sagami Railway Co Ltd | Sōtetsu 10000 | Japan |
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