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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki Keihan 5000

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1970–1980
7 units

Overview of the Kawasaki Keihan 5000

Explore the Keihan 5000, an electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Kawasaki between 1970 and 1980 for the Keihan Electric Railway in Japan.

This notable train class boasts a top speed of 105 km/h, making it an efficient part of Japan's railway network.

The Keihan 5000 is configured in a 7-car formation, with each car measuring 18 meters in length, offering ample capacity for passengers.

Operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system and utilizing a 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive is a significant player in Japanese rail transport.

Kawasaki Keihan 5000 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki · 1970–19807 units
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation7 cars
Car length18 m59 ft 1 in

Operators of the Kawasaki Keihan 5000

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

OperatorClassCountry
Keihan Electric RailwayKeihan 5000Japan

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