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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7800

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1997
1 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7800

Discover the Hokuso 7800, an impressive EMU operated by the Hokusō Railway in Japan.

Constructed in 1997 by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car, and subsequently refurbished in 2003, this electric multiple unit is engineered for efficient passenger transport.

Boasting a top speed of 120 km/h and configured in an 8-car formation, the Hokuso 7800 delivers a comfortable and dependable travel experience.

This modern train operates on a 1435 mm gauge and utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems, contributing to its performance and reliability on the railway network.

As a key component of the Hokusō Railway, the Hokuso 7800 showcases technological advancements in Japanese rail transport, prioritizing both functionality and passenger convenience.

Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7800 technical specifications

Value
SeriesHokuso 7300
Built byNippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 19971 units
Refurbished2003
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation8 cars
Car length18 m59 ft 1 in
Width2.76 m9 ft 1 in
Height4.05 m13 ft 3 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 7800

Railway companies that have operated the Hokuso 7800, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokusō RailwayHokuso 7800Japan

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