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Kinki Sharyo 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 Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 6000 series

Discover the iconic Tokyo Metro 6000 series, a reliable electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served the Japanese capital's public transportation network for decades. Built between 1968 and 1970 by renowned manufacturers like Kawasaki and Kinki Sharyo, these trains are a testament to Japanese engineering efficiency.

Operating on a 1067 mm gauge, the 6000 series is designed for urban environments, capable of reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h. Its dimensions, with a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 4.13 meters, are optimized for city routes, powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

This versatile and enduring train model has also found a second life beyond Japan, operating in Indonesia with Indonesian Railways under the KAI 6000 classification, showcasing its global appeal and adaptability in different rail systems.

Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 6000 series technical specifications

Value
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 Kinki Sharyo 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

Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 6000 series photos

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