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Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 6000 series

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1968
36 units

Overview of the Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 6000 series

Explore the iconic Tokyo Metro 6000 series, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has left its mark on rail transport.

Built from 1968 by esteemed manufacturers like Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this series has been a cornerstone of public transportation. It operates on a 1067 mm gauge and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system, achieving a top speed of 100 km/h.

Originally designated as Eidan 6000 by TRTA (Teito Rapid Transit Authority) in Japan, its operational journey continued with Tokyo Metro. This versatile EMU later found a new purpose with Indonesian Railways, where it is known as the KAI 6000, showcasing its enduring utility and adaptability across different rail networks.

Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 6000 series technical specifications

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Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 196836 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height4.13 m13 ft 7 in

Operators of the Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 6000 series

Railway companies that have operated the Tokyo Metro 6000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indonesian RailwaysKAI 6000Indonesia
Tokyo MetroTokyo Metro 6000Japan
TRTA - Teito Rapid Transit AuthorityEidan 6000Japan

Kawasaki Tokyo Metro 6000 series photos

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