Nippon Sharyo Fukuoka Subway 1000 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Weight

224 t

493,835 lb

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1981–1986

18 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Fukuoka Subway 1000 series

Explore the Fukuoka Subway 1000 series, a notable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for urban transport in Japan.

Built by esteemed manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki between 1981 and 1986, this series has been a cornerstone of public transportation in Fukuoka.

Featuring a top speed of 90 km/h and a 6-car formation, the 1000 series offers efficient urban mobility with a car length of 20 meters.

This reliable and thoughtfully designed train series operates on a 1067 mm gauge and is powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, making it a familiar sight on the Fukuoka City Subway.

Discover the enduring presence and functional design of the Fukuoka Subway 1000 series, a vital component of metropolitan travel.

Nippon Sharyo Fukuoka Subway 1000 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1981–198618 units
Refurbished	1997 - 2004 (18)
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	6 cars
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.86 m9 ft 5 in	9 ft 5 in
Height	4.13 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in
Weight	224 t493,835 lb	493,835 lb