Nippon Sharyo Nagaden 3500

Built by Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1961–1971

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Nagaden 3500

Discover the Nagaden 3500, an electric multiple unit (EMU) that served on the Nagano Electric Railway in Japan.

Originally part of the Tokyo Metro 3000 series, these trains were built between 1961 and 1971 by renowned Japanese manufacturers, including Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, and Hitachi.

Refurbished in 1993, these units offered reliable performance with a top speed of 100 km/h and operated on a 1067 mm gauge track.

Measuring 18 meters in car length, 2.79 meters in width, and 4 meters in height, the Nagaden 3500 was equipped with 1.5 kV DC electric systems, showcasing its long and productive career in Japanese rail transport.

Nippon Sharyo Nagaden 3500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Tokyo metro 3000
Built by	Eidan, Kisha, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi · 1961–1971
Refurbished	1993
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4 m13 ft 1 in	13 ft 1 in