© trainspo.comKawasaki Kotoden 1080
Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki
Overview of the Kawasaki Kotoden 1080
Explore the Kotoden 1080, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad in Japan.
Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, this locomotive features a robust design with a car length of 17.5 meters. It operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system and reaches a top speed of 80 km/h.
The Kotoden 1080 runs on standard gauge tracks, measuring 1435 mm, a testament to Japanese railway engineering. Discover this piece of railway history.
Kawasaki Kotoden 1080 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Tokyu Car, Kawasaki | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 17.5 m57 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Kawasaki Kotoden 1080
Railway companies that have operated the Kotoden 1080, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad | Kotoden 1080 | Japan |
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