© trainspo.comKawasaki Keikyu 700 series
Built by Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Kawasaki Keikyu 700 series
Discover the versatile Keikyu 700 series EMU, a reliable electric multiple unit that has served with distinction.
Built by Kawasaki and Tokyu Car, this model boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.
Its electrical system utilizes 1.5 kV DC, making it well-suited for its operational environment.
Originally part of the Keikyu fleet, units of this series have also found a second life in Japan, notably with the Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad as the Kotoden 1070 class.
Kawasaki Keikyu 700 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki, Tokyu Car | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the Kawasaki Keikyu 700 series
Railway companies that have operated the Keikyu 700 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad | Kotoden 1070 | Japan |
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