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Electric multiple unit

Mukogawa Hanshin 5261

Built by Mukogawa

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1967
14 units

Overview of the Mukogawa Hanshin 5261

Explore the Hanshin 5261, an electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Mukogawa in 1967 for the Hanshin Electric Railway in Japan.

This notable locomotive boasts a length of 18.88 meters, with a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 4.07 meters, showcasing a functional and efficient design.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge and powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the Hanshin 5261 was engineered for a top speed of 110 km/h, making it a capable vehicle for urban and suburban transit.

A piece of Japanese railway history, the Hanshin 5261 exemplifies the robust engineering and dependable performance characteristic of its era.

Mukogawa Hanshin 5261 technical specifications

Value
Built byMukogawa · 196714 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length18.88 m61 ft 11 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height4.07 m13 ft 4 in

Operators of the Mukogawa Hanshin 5261

Railway companies that have operated the Hanshin 5261, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hanshin Electric RailwayHanshin 5261Japan

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