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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki Keikyu 1000

Built by Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1959–1978

Overview of the Kawasaki Keikyu 1000

Explore the Keikyu 1000, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) from Japan.

Built by Kawasaki and Tokyu Car between 1959 and 1978, this train represents a significant piece of railway history.

With an impressive top speed of 120 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm, the Keikyu 1000 is designed for efficient passenger transport on the Keihin Kyūkō network.

Each car measures 18 meters in length, and the train has a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 4.05 meters, ensuring a comfortable travel experience.

This locomotive operates with a 1.5 kV DC electric system, making it well-suited for Japanese infrastructure.

The Keikyu 1000 embodies reliability and performance in Japan's railway landscape.

Kawasaki Keikyu 1000 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1959–1978
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length18 m59 ft 1 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height4.05 m13 ft 3 in

Operators of the Kawasaki Keikyu 1000

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

OperatorClassCountry
Keihin KyūkōKeikyu 1000Japan

Kawasaki Keikyu 1000 photos

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