Nippon Sharyo Chichibu 5000

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Hitachi, Alna

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1968–1976

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Chichibu 5000

Discover the Chichibu 5000 series EMU, a reliable workhorse of the Chichibu Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.

Built between 1968 and 1976 by renowned manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Hitachi, and Alna, these electric multiple units have a rich operational history.

Refurbished in 1999, the Chichibu 5000 series boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

Each unit is formed of three cars, with individual car lengths of 20 meters, and dimensions of 2.79 meters in width and 4.04 meters in height.

Explore the specifications and heritage of this classic Japanese electric multiple unit.

Nippon Sharyo Chichibu 5000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Hitachi, Alna · 1968–1976
Refurbished	1999
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	3 cars
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4.04 m13 ft 3 in	13 ft 3 in