Kinki Sharyo Toyo-kosoku 1000 Electric Multiple Unit: Specs & Photos

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo Toyo-kosoku 1000

Discover the Toyo-kosoku 1000, a remarkable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the Tōyō Rapid Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.

This robust train boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and was built by leading manufacturers including Kisha Seizo Kaisha, Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, and Kawasaki, ensuring quality and reliability.

Designed with a 1067 mm gauge and individual car lengths of 20 meters, the Toyo-kosoku 1000 is optimized for passenger transport.

Its formation of 10 cars provides significant capacity for commuters, making it a vital part of Japan's urban transit infrastructure.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, these EMUs are efficient and essential for daily travel.

With a considerable weight of 358 tons and a height of 4.14 meters, the Toyo-kosoku 1000 exemplifies engineering prowess and operational effectiveness in Japanese railways.

Kinki Sharyo Toyo-kosoku 1000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kisha Seizo Kaisha, Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	10 cars
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Height	4.14 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in
Weight	358 t789,254 lb	789,254 lb