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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki Keisei 3500 series

Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1972–1982
24 units

Overview of the Kawasaki Keisei 3500 series

Discover the Keisei 3500 series, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the Keisei Electric Railway in Japan since its introduction between 1972 and 1982. Built by renowned manufacturers like Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, these trains represent a significant chapter in Japanese railway history.

The Keisei 3500 series boasts a robust design with a top speed of 110 km/h, making it well-suited for urban and suburban transit. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and a car length of 18 meters contribute to its efficient operation on the Keisei network. These trains have undergone significant refurbishments between 1996 and 2001, ensuring their continued reliability and passenger comfort.

With a width of 2.83 meters and a height of 4.08 meters, the Keisei 3500 series offers a spacious interior. Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, these EMUs are a familiar sight, providing essential transportation for countless commuters. Explore more about this iconic Japanese train series.

Kawasaki Keisei 3500 series technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1972–198224 units
Refurbished1996 - 2001 (24)
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length18 m59 ft 1 in
Width2.83 m9 ft 3 in
Height4.08 m13 ft 5 in

Operators of the Kawasaki Keisei 3500 series

Railway companies that have operated the Keisei 3500 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Keisei Electric RailwayKeisei 3500Japan

Kawasaki Keisei 3500 series photos

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