© trainspo.comNiigata Tsugaru21
Built by Niigata
Overview of the Niigata Tsugaru21
Discover the Tsugaru21, an impressive Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) built for the Tsugaru Railway Company in Japan.
This locomotive, classified as Tsutetsu Tsugaru21, represents reliable engineering from its construction period between 1996 and 2000.
With a track gauge of 1067 mm and a car length of 18 meters, the Tsugaru21 is ideally designed for its operational areas.
Experience the performance and Japanese engineering of this unique rail vehicle, developed by Niigata between 1996 and 2000.
Niigata Tsugaru21 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Niigata · 1996–20005 units | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 18 m59 ft 1 in |
Operators of the Niigata Tsugaru21
Railway companies that have operated the Tsugaru21, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tsugaru Railway Company | Tsutetsu Tsugaru21 | Japan |
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