© trainspo.comKawasaki Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se
Built by Alna, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Kawasaki Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se
Discover the Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 SE, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) vital to urban transit in Japan.
These reliable and efficient trainsets were constructed by leading manufacturers including Alna, Hitachi, and Kawasaki, ensuring high performance for the Ōsaka Municipal Subway. They operate on a 1435 mm gauge and are powered by 750 V DC through a third rail system.
Belonging to the Osaka Subway 20 class, these trains are a testament to advanced railway engineering, contributing significantly to the daily commute and connectivity within Osaka.
Kawasaki Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Alna, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1990–1998 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the Kawasaki Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se
Railway companies that have operated the Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ōsaka Municipal Subway | Osaka Subway 20 | Japan |
Kawasaki Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se photos
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