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Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 8000 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
1980–1994
19 units

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 8000 series

Discover the Tokyo Metro 8000 series, a prominent electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served the bustling transportation network of Japan.

Built by esteemed manufacturers like Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car between 1980 and 1994, this series represents a significant era in Tokyo's urban rail development.

The 8000 series operates on a 1067 mm gauge track, a common standard in Japan, and is powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, enabling efficient and reliable service.

With a top speed of 100 km/h, these trains are designed to handle high passenger volumes across various Tokyo Metro lines, contributing to the city's seamless public transit.

Experience the engineering and operational excellence of the Tokyo Metro 8000 series, a testament to Japan's advanced railway technology and its commitment to sustainable urban mobility.

Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 8000 series technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1980–199419 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Capacity10 seats

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 8000 series

Railway companies that have operated the Tokyo Metro 8000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Tokyo MetroTokyo Metro 8000Japan

Kinki Sharyo Tokyo Metro 8000 series photos

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