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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 9100

Built by Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1995
3 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 9100

Discover the Hokuso 9100 series, a versatile electric train gracing the Hokusō Railway network in Japan.

Constructed by Nippon Sharyo starting in 1995, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) stands out with its 8-car formation and a top speed of 120 km/h, ensuring efficient and comfortable passenger transport.

With a width of 2.78 meters and a height of 4.05 meters, the Hokuso 9100 is expertly integrated into the Japanese railway infrastructure, operating on a 1435 mm gauge.

Its 1.5 kV DC electrical system provides reliable power for its daily operations.

Each car measures 18 meters in length, contributing to the optimized design of this modern rolling stock.

The Hokuso 9100 series embodies Hokusō Railway's dedication to quality and performance, showcasing the excellence of Japanese railway engineering.

Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 9100 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo · 19953 units
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
Width2.78 m9 ft 1 in
Height4.05 m13 ft 3 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 9100

Railway companies that have operated the Hokuso 9100, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokusō RailwayHokuso 9100Japan

Nippon Sharyo Hokuso 9100 photos

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