Kawasaki Keihan 1900

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1962–1963

Overview of the Kawasaki Keihan 1900

Discover the Keihan 1900 EMU, a notable Electric Multiple Unit from Japan.

Built by Kawasaki between 1962 and 1963 for the Keihan Electric Railway, this model showcases a significant piece of Japanese railway history.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a formation of 5 cars, the Keihan 1900 was designed for efficient passenger transport. Its dimensions include a car length of 18.7 meters, a width of 2.72 meters, and a height of 4.14 meters, operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm and utilizing a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Kawasaki Keihan 1900 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki · 1962–1963
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	5 cars
Car length	18.7 m61 ft 4 in	61 ft 4 in
Width	2.72 m8 ft 11 in	8 ft 11 in
Height	4.14 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in