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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo Kintetsu 8A series

Built by Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2024

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo Kintetsu 8A series

Discover the Kintetsu 8A series, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) operated by Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.

Built by Kinki Sharyo in 2024, these trains are designed for efficient service, reaching a top speed of 110 km/h.

Each train consists of a 4-car formation, offering a comfortable passenger experience with a car length of 20.72 meters.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, these EMUs are equipped with 1.5 kV DC electric systems, making them a key part of Japan's railway network.

Kinki Sharyo Kintetsu 8A series technical specifications

Value
Built byKinki Sharyo · 2024
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Car length20.72 m68 ft 0 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height4.15 m13 ft 7 in
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Operators of the Kinki Sharyo Kintetsu 8A series

Railway companies that have operated the Kintetsu 8A series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Kinki Nippon Railway Co., LtdKintetsu 8AJapan

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