Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7260

Built by Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2006

1 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7260

Discover the Hokuso 7260, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) built by Nippon Sharyo in 2006 for the Hokusō Railway in Japan.

This robust train operates as an 8-car formation, boasting a width of 2.82 meters and a height of 3.97 meters, enabling it to reach a top speed of 110 km/h.

With each car measuring 18 meters in length and a track gauge of 1435 mm, the Hokuso 7260 is powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

A notable addition to Japan's railway fleet, this locomotive embodies the efficiency and modernity of public transportation.

Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7260 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Nippon Sharyo · 20061 units
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	8 cars
Car length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.82 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Height	3.97 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in