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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki Keihan 1000

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1977–1978

Overview of the Kawasaki Keihan 1000

Discover the Keihan 1000, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) from the Keihan Electric Railway in Japan.

Built by Kawasaki between 1977 and 1978, this 7-car train operates on a 1435 mm gauge and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

With a top speed of 110 km/h, the Keihan 1000 has provided essential services, playing a vital role in regional transportation and mobility.

Explore more about this significant locomotive's design and operational history, with further details available on Japanese Wikipedia.

Kawasaki Keihan 1000 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki · 1977–1978
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation7 cars

Operators of the Kawasaki Keihan 1000

Railway companies that have operated the Keihan 1000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Keihan Electric RailwayKeihan 1000Japan

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