Kawasaki Fukuoka Subway 2000 series

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Weight

197 t

434,310 lb

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1992–1998

6 units

Overview of the Kawasaki Fukuoka Subway 2000 series

Explore the Fukuoka Subway 2000 series, a key electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the vital transportation network of Fukuoka, Japan.

Constructed between 1992 and 1998 by esteemed manufacturers including Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Nippon Sharyo, this series embodies efficiency and capacity for urban transit.

Boasting a top speed of 110 km/h and configured in six-car formations, the 2000 series is engineered for intensive metropolitan operations, utilizing a gauge of 1067 mm.

The dimensions of this EMU, with each car measuring 20 meters in length, a width of 2.86 meters, and a height of 4.13 meters, are perfectly suited for the infrastructure of the Fukuoka City Subway.

Weighing 197 tons and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the Fukuoka Subway 2000 series represents a dependable and effective choice for daily commuters.

Kawasaki Fukuoka Subway 2000 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 1992–19986 units
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 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	197 t434,310 lb	434,310 lb