© trainspo.comKawasaki Saitama 2000 series
Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo
Overview of the Kawasaki Saitama 2000 series
Discover the Saitama 2000 series, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train designed for efficient urban and suburban transport.
This versatile locomotive operates on a 1067 mm gauge and is a proud member of the Saitama Rapid Railway fleet in Japan.
Built by Kawasaki and Kinki Sharyo, the Saitama 2000 series boasts a robust 6-car formation, a top speed of 110 km/h, and a powerful 2288 kW electric system operating on 1.5 kV DC.
With a width of 2.78 m and a weight of 167 tons, it's engineered for reliability and performance on its routes.
Kawasaki Saitama 2000 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 2000 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 2,288 kW3,068 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 6 cars | |
| Width | 2.78 m9 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 167 t368,172 lb |
Operators of the Kawasaki Saitama 2000 series
Railway companies that have operated the Saitama 2000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Saitama Rapid Railway | SR 2000 | Japan |
Kawasaki Saitama 2000 series photos
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