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Electric locomotive

Kawasaki ED16

Built by Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, Kawasaki

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Weight
77 t
169,756 lb

Overview of the Kawasaki ED16

Explore the iconic ED16 electric locomotive, a true workhorse of Japanese rail transport.

Built by renowned manufacturers like Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, and Kawasaki, this robust engine has served the Japan Freight Railway Company faithfully.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and weighing 77 tons, the ED16 has been instrumental in freight operations across Japan.

Its dimensions of 2.81 meters in width and 3.94 meters in height are perfectly suited for the Japanese railway network.

Operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the ED16 exemplifies efficient and enduring engineering.

Discover the history and legacy of this significant locomotive, a testament to Japanese railway innovation.

Kawasaki ED16 technical specifications

Value
Built byMitsubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba, Kawasaki
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Width2.81 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.94 m12 ft 11 in
Weight77 t169,756 lb

Operators of the Kawasaki ED16

Railway companies that have operated the ED16, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Japan Freight Railway CompanyJR Freight ED16Japan

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