© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo CSS EMU
Built by Nippon Sharyo
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo CSS EMU
Explore the CSS EMU, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit train that has served the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad.
Built by Nippon Sharyo between 1982 and 2009, this distinctive EMU operates on standard gauge tracks.
Discover the robust design and operational history of this key part of United States rail transport.
Nippon Sharyo CSS EMU technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo · 1982–2009 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo CSS EMU
Railway companies that have operated the CSS EMU, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago SouthShore and South Bend Railroad | CSS EMU | United States |
Nippon Sharyo CSS EMU photos
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