© trainspo.comKisha Seizo Kaisha Toyo-kosoku 1000
Built by Kisha Seizo Kaisha, Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki
Overview of the Kisha Seizo Kaisha Toyo-kosoku 1000
Discover the Toyo-kosoku 1000, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) that served the Tōyō Rapid Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.
Designed for efficiency on suburban routes, this train features a 10-car formation, with each car measuring 20 meters in length.
Boasting a top speed of 100 km/h and powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the Toyo-kosoku 1000 embodies reliability and performance.
Its construction is a collaboration among renowned manufacturers including Kisha Seizo Kaisha, Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo, and Kawasaki, ensuring high quality.
This electric train, with a 1067 mm gauge and a total weight of 358 tons, is a key element of Japanese railway transport, blending functionality with capacity.
Its dimensions, with a height of 4.14 meters, are optimized for existing infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration into the network.
Kisha Seizo Kaisha 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 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 10 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 4.14 m13 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 358 t789,254 lb |
Operators of the Kisha Seizo Kaisha Toyo-kosoku 1000
Railway companies that have operated the Toyo-kosoku 1000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōyō Rapid Railway Co., Ltd. | Toyo-kosoku 1000 | Japan |
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