© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo 10000
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo 10000
Discover the Odakyu 10000 series, a remarkable EMU operating on Japan's Odakyu Electric Railway.
This impressive train, built by Nippon Sharyo and Kawasaki in 1987, boasts a substantial 11-car formation, stretching to an impressive 146.1 meters in length.
Engineered for efficiency and speed, it reaches a top speed of 140 km/h and is powered by a robust 4480 kW electric system operating on 1.5 kV DC.
With a gauge of 1067 mm and dimensions of 2.9 m width and 4.19 m height, the Odakyu 10000 series is a significant presence on the Japanese rail network.
Nippon Sharyo 10000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki · 19874 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 4,480 kW6,008 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 11 cars | |
| Train length | 146.1 m479 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 4.19 m13 ft 9 in |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo 10000
Railway companies that have operated the 10000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Odakyu Electric Railway | Odakyu 10000 | Japan |
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