Keiou CER 1000

Built by Hitachi, Teikoku Sharyo

Top speed

40 km/h

25 mph

Power output

300 kW

402 hp

Weight

30 t

66,139 lb

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1959–1960

Overview of the Keiou CER 1000

Discover the charming CER 1000, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the Chōshi Electric Railway in Japan.

Built by Hitachi and Teikoku Sharyo between 1959 and 1960, this compact train, designated as CER DeHa 1000, offers 34 seats and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

Measuring 16 meters in length, 2.7 meters in width, and 4.1 meters in height, the CER 1000 boasts a power output of 300 kW and can reach a top speed of 40 km/h. It was refurbished by Keio in 1994.

This single-car unit, weighing 30 tons, is powered by 600 V DC electric systems, making it a distinctive part of Japan's railway heritage.

Keiou CER 1000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Teikoku Sharyo · 1959–1960
Refurbished	Keiou 1994 (2)
Top speed	40 km/h25 mph	25 mph
Power output	300 kW402 hp	402 hp
Electric systems	600 V DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	1 cars
Capacity	34 seats
Car length	16 m52 ft 6 in	52 ft 6 in
Width	2.7 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	4.1 m13 ft 5 in	13 ft 5 in
Weight	30 t66,139 lb	66,139 lb