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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki JNR 1500

Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 1500

Discover the JNR 1500, a versatile EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) locomotive that has served with distinction.

This model, officially known as the Keikyu 1500 class, boasts a top speed of 130 km/h, making it efficient for passenger transport.

Built by Tokyu Car and Kawasaki, the JNR 1500 operates on a 1435 mm gauge and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Its impressive dimensions, including a height of 4.03 m, contribute to its robust design and operational capabilities.

Explore the history and performance of this significant Japanese electric train.

Kawasaki JNR 1500 technical specifications

Value
Built byTokyu Car, Kawasaki
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Height4.03 m13 ft 3 in
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Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 1500

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 1500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Keihin KyūkōKeikyu 1500Japan

Kawasaki JNR 1500 photos

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