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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo Meitetsu 1000

Built by Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1988–1997

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Meitetsu 1000

Discover the Meitetsu 1000, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that graces the Japanese railway landscape.

Built by Nippon Sharyo between 1988 and 1997, this locomotive stands as a testament to engineering prowess and reliability.

Operating for Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd., it is distinguished by its design for a 1067 mm gauge.

With a top speed of 130 km/h, the Meitetsu 1000 ensures efficient and comfortable transportation.

Its 1.5 kV DC electric system makes it a key component of the network, contributing to smooth journeys across Honshu.

Explore the history and performance of this excellent rail model, synonymous with Japanese quality.

Nippon Sharyo Meitetsu 1000 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo · 1988–1997
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo Meitetsu 1000

Railway companies that have operated the Meitetsu 1000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd.Meitetsu 1000Japan

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