Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7500

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2005–2006

3 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7500

Explore the Hokuso 7500, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for Japan's railways.

Built by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car between 2005 and 2006, this train exemplifies high quality and reliability.

Operating on standard gauge tracks of 1435 mm, the Hokuso 7500 ensures optimal stability and efficiency for the Hokusō Railway.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and an 8-car formation, it's perfectly suited for urban and interurban travel, providing swift and comfortable journeys.

Each car measures 18 meters long, 2.77 meters wide, and 4.05 meters high, powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Discover more technical details and its history at ja.wikipedia.org.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 2005–20063 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 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	2.77 m9 ft 1 in	9 ft 1 in
Height	4.05 m13 ft 3 in	13 ft 3 in