Kawasaki Fukuoka Subway 1000 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Weight

224 t

493,835 lb

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1981–1986

18 units

Overview of the Kawasaki Fukuoka Subway 1000 series

Explore the Fukuoka Subway 1000 series, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the vibrant city of Fukuoka in Japan.

Constructed by prominent manufacturers including Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Nippon Sharyo, this series was first introduced between 1981 and 1986, with substantial refurbishments occurring from 1997 to 2004.

Operating with a 6-car formation, each car measuring 20 meters, the 1000 series runs on a 1.5 kV DC electric system and achieves a top speed of 90 km/h, making it a reliable and efficient part of the Fukuoka City Subway network.

Kawasaki Fukuoka Subway 1000 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1981–198618 units
Refurbished	1997 - 2004 (18)
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 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 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.86 m9 ft 5 in	9 ft 5 in
Height	4.13 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in
Weight	224 t493,835 lb	493,835 lb