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Nippon Sharyo Keio 8000

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,372 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1992

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Keio 8000

Discover the Keio 8000 series, a distinctive electric multiple unit (EMU)

Operating in Japan for the Keio Corporation, this train combines performance and reliability

Built in 1992 by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car, the 8000 series reaches a top speed of 110 km/h

With a width of 2.85 m and a height of 4.1 m, its design is optimized for Japanese tracks

This model utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric power system

Its car length is 20 meters, and it runs on a 1372 mm gauge track

The Keio 8000 series represents a key element of modern railway transport in Japan

Nippon Sharyo Keio 8000 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1992
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,372 mmNarrow gauge4 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.85 m9 ft 4 in
Height4.1 m13 ft 5 in
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Operators of the Nippon Sharyo Keio 8000

Railway companies that have operated the Keio 8000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Keio CorporationKeio 8000Japan

Nippon Sharyo Keio 8000 photos

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