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Diesel multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo KiHa 8500

Built by Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo KiHa 8500

Explore the KiHa 8500, an exceptional Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU).

Built by Nippon Sharyo, this iconic model is a symbol of Japanese railways, operating for Aizu Railway Co.,Ltd. as the Aizu KiHa 8500.

With a width of 2.74 m and a height of 3.64 m, this train is perfectly adapted to the 1067 mm gauge.

Reaching a top speed of 120 km/h, the KiHa 8500 combines performance with reliability for your Japanese train journeys. This DMU is an excellent choice for Japanese train enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Nippon Sharyo KiHa 8500 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.74 m9 ft 0 in
Height3.64 m11 ft 11 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo KiHa 8500

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 8500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Aizu Railway Co.,Ltd.Aizu KiHa 8500Japan

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