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Nippon Sharyo Fujikyu 8500

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Fujikyu 8500

Experience the scenic beauty of Japan aboard the Fujikyu 8500 EMU, a reliable electric multiple unit that offers comfortable and efficient travel.

This distinguished train, formerly part of the JR Tokai 371 series, showcases the engineering prowess of manufacturers like Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Nippon Sharyo.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a compact 3-car formation, the Fujikyu 8500 is perfectly suited for navigating the picturesque routes of the Fuji Kyuko network.

Operating on a 1067 mm gauge and powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this train exemplifies optimized design for Japanese railway operations, measuring 2.89 meters wide and 3.94 meters high.

Nippon Sharyo Fujikyu 8500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJR Tokai 371 series
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation3 cars
Width2.89 m9 ft 6 in
Height3.94 m12 ft 11 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo Fujikyu 8500

Railway companies that have operated the Fujikyu 8500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu)Fuji Kyūkō 8500Japan

Nippon Sharyo Fujikyu 8500 photos

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