© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo Fujikyu 8500
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JR Tokai 371 series | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 3 cars | |
| Width | 2.89 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3.94 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu) | Fuji Kyūkō 8500 | Japan |
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