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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki Shintetsu 1300

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
2 t
4,409 lb
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kawasaki Shintetsu 1300

Discover the Shintetsu 1300, a reliable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train that has served the Kōbe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.

Built by Kawasaki, this distinctive locomotive operates on a 1067 mm gauge and boasts a top speed of 80 km/h.

With a car length of 18.14 meters and powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the Shintetsu 1300 is a key part of Japan's railway network.

Explore the robust design and operational history of this Japanese electric train.

Kawasaki Shintetsu 1300 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length18.14 m59 ft 6 in
Weight2 t4,409 lb

Operators of the Kawasaki Shintetsu 1300

Railway companies that have operated the Shintetsu 1300, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Kōbe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.Shintetsu 1300Japan

Kawasaki Shintetsu 1300 photos

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