Kawasaki jnr 5000 Kobe

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Overview of the Kawasaki jnr 5000 Kobe

Discover the JNR 5000 Kobe, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served with the Kōbe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.

This Shintetsu 5000 class train, built by Kawasaki, boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge track.

It utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system, showcasing its robust engineering and reliable performance on Japanese railways.

Explore the history and specifications of this iconic locomotive, a testament to Japanese rail innovation.

Railway companies that have operated the jnr 5000 Kobe, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Kōbe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.	Shintetsu 5000	Japan

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